Artist in Residence - Competition ID: 4744

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Vacation package

Pension plan

Parental top-up

Sick leave

Life insurance

Professional development days

Tuition waiver

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

The Faculty of Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for 1–4 positions as Artist in Residence. These on-call roles will collaborate with the KPU Creative Lab and Entertainment Arts students to develop, promote, and communicate project content led by faculty.

Residencies offer flexible schedules over project durations, with duties including attending planning sessions, supporting project scope, and contributing materials and assets as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3D Animation/3D Modelling
• VFX
• Game Development

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly planning sessions with the faculty project lead as required
• Assist and elicit support from members to scope, plan, and execute their projects
• Work on assigned topics and tasks within the scope of the projects
• Provide/receive feedback to and from their project members
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the university
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students and the community at large
• Participate in scheduled meetings and appropriate university-related activities as requested by the Dean or designate.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Entertainment Arts Advanced VFX Program

Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling Program

Game Development Program

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4744

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 4

Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type: On-Call

Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Casual Employee

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POSITION NAME: Artist in Residence

DEPARTMENT/FACULTY: KPU Creative Lab, Faculty of Arts

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual Employee

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Associate Dean or designate.

Summary

The Faculty of Arts invites applications from the KPU Entertainment Arts Alumni or current Entertainment Arts students for 1-4 positions as Artist in Residence.

These residencies will work on projects initiated by KPU groups the KPU Creative Lab and collaborate with current Entertainment Arts students in creating content to develop, promote, and communicate the identified projects led by faculty. They will help contribute materials and assets to projects, attend meetings, and complete work as assigned related to the KPU Creative Lab.

Working schedules for the Artist(s) in Residence may be flexible over the course of the project durations.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend weekly planning sessions with the faculty project lead as required
• Assist and elicit support from members to scope, plan, and execute their projects
• Work on assigned topics and tasks within the scope of the projects
• Provide/receive feedback to and from their project members
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the university
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students and the community at large
• Participate in scheduled meetings and appropriate university-related activities as requested by the Dean or designate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Demonstrable familiarity and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
• 3D Animation/3D Modelling
• VFX
• Game Development
• Graduated or current student from KPU Entertainment Arts Advanced VFX Program, Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling Program, or Game Development Program
• Experience working in the industry and with students is advantageous

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply university, government, agency and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility
• Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $45.00

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.