Faculty, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation (3D Animation 3)

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 69,006 - 120,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days vacation

Extended health & dental

Pension plan

BCIT Flexible Learning courses

Wellness programs

Gym access

Job summary

BCIT in Burnaby invites applications for a temporary, part-time Faculty position in 3D Modeling, Art and Animation (3D Animation 3). The instructor will teach MDAA 3642 and guide students through advanced character animation, motion capture integration, and game-ready workflows.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in 3D Animation or related field, with 5+ years of professional experience, strong Maya skills, and the ability to mentor diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in 3D Animation, Game Art, Visual Effects, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in animation roles.
• Expertise with Maya and animation techniques for real-time engines.
• Ability to teach and provide feedback to students at varying levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality instruction in the 3D Modeling, Art and Animation diploma program.
• Prepare and deliver course materials; assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain records, foster an inclusive learning environment, and support curriculum quality.

Skills

3D animation expertise

Character animation

Maya proficiency

Unreal Engine knowledge

Motion capture experience

Teaching or mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in 3D Animation/related field

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Unreal Engine

Job description

Faculty, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation (3D Animation 3)

Position Title Faculty, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation (3D Animation 3)

Who We Are

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Business + Media is seeking a temporary, part-time (0.2 FTE ) Faculty, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation. We are seeking individuals who are highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed to quality and innovation in meeting our students’ needs, and who value the importance of teamwork in the workplace.

• MDAA 3642 – 3D Animation 3

The ability to animate life‑like characters whether human or creature through the use of realistic facial animation, hand gestures, body language and emotions is a foundational skill in the world of animation and digital art. Students in this course will examine the advanced techniques and details of character animations. Students will be implementing acting techniques on to 3D characters. Students will use motion capture data that will be imported into the scene and under the instructor’s supervision, clean up and apply motion capture animation to their characters. Finally, students will explore how to create animations for video games.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality instruction within the 3D Modeling, Art and Animation diploma program. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering course materials; assessing and evaluating student performance; providing mentorship, feedback, and academic support; maintaining course records; fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment; and ensuring curriculum delivery reflects current industry standards and practices. Instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, contribute to program quality and continuous improvement initiatives, and support student success through professional, effective, and student‑centered teaching.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in 3D Animation, Game Art, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Character Animator, Gameplay Animator, Cinematic Animator, or a closely related role within the game, animation, or visual effects industry.
• Demonstrated expertise creating high‑quality character animation using Autodesk Maya.
• Strong understanding of advanced animation principles, including timing, spacing, posing, body mechanics, arcs, anticipation, overlap, follow‑through, weight, and appeal.
• Demonstrated expertise creating believable acting performances through facial expressions, body language, hand gestures, lip synchronization, and emotional storytelling.
• Experience creating gameplay animations, including locomotion, combat, transitions, and state‑based animation suitable for real‑time game engines.
• Experience working with motion capture data, including cleanup, editing, blending, and integrating motion capture with hand‑keyed animation.
• Strong understanding of animation workflows, including blocking, spline refinement, polishing, reference analysis, camera animation, and feedback‑driven iteration.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive artistic and technical feedback that helps students improve both the technical quality and performance of their animation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support students from a range of skill levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous post‑secondary teaching or mentoring experience.
• Demonstrated industry success with appropriate and current experience in the animation production pipeline, including animation, rigging, character setup, layout, cameras, and collaboration with modeling, lighting, and technical art teams.
• Experience working with animation systems in Unreal Engine or other modern game engines.
• Experience collaborating with rigging, gameplay, cinematic, or technical animation teams.
• Experience directing animation performances or mentoring junior animators in a professional production environment.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty‑five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer‑paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• 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. For more information on our generous benefits,

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Range: $69,006 - $120,460 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Faculty

Department 2

Department 2 SOBM Digital Arts Media & Design

Campus Location

Campus Location CARI Building

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
  • Yes
  • No
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
  • I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.