VFX and Animation Trainer

Arena Animation Nungambakkam; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Animation Nungambakkam seeks a dedicated Trainer/Faculty to deliver hands-on instruction in 3D modeling, texturing, and visual effects using industry-standard tools. You will guide students through production workflows and help them build portfolio-ready work.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, demonstrations, and mentoring students toward industry-ready showreels, with active participation in curriculum updates and student assessments.

Qualifications

• Teaching modeling, texturing, compositing and VFX workflows.
• Deliver structured software demonstrations and practical sessions.
• Guide students in building production-ready portfolios.
• Stay updated with industry tools and real-time rendering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Teach Modeling, Texturing, Compositing, Visual effects, Tracking, Rotoscoping, Keying, Color correction and Rigging.
• Deliver high-quality training following industry production workflows.
• Provide structured, clear, and practical software demonstrations.
• Train students on VFX and Animation basics, concepts and workflow fundamentals.
• Guide students in developing production-ready portfolios and showreels.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student mentoring

Presentation skills

Industry workflows

Tools

Maya

Premier Pro

Substance Painter

ZBrush

After Effects

Unreal

Blender

Figma

Nuke

Silhouette

Houdini

Mocha

Davinci

Job description

This is a Trainer/Faculty role in our Arena Animation centre at Nungambakkam

Software Requirements

• Maya
• Premier pro
• Substance painter
• ZBrush
• After Effects
• Unreal (Virtual Productions)
• Blender
• Figma
• Nuke
• Silhouette
• Houdini
• Mocha
• Davinci

Roles & Responsibilities

Training & Content Delivery

• Teach Modeling, Texturing, Compositing, Visual effects, Tracking, Rotoscoping, Keying, Color correction and Rigging.
• Deliver high-quality training following industry production workflows.
• Provide structured, clear, and practical software demonstrations.
• Train students on VFX and Animation basics, concepts and workflow fundamentals.

Student Portfolio Development

• Guide students in developing production-ready portfolios (3D models, assets, environments, character models).
• Conduct project reviews, assignments, and assessments.
• Mentor students on building demo reels and showreels for industry standards.

Academic Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, academic materials, and project briefs.
• Maintain student attendance, progress records, and evaluation reports.
• Collaborate for curriculum development and improvements.
• Maintain discipline, student engagement, and positive learning atmosphere.

Additional Expectations

• Stay updated with industry tools, trends, and real-time rendering workflows.
• Participate in institute events, exhibitions, workshops, and seminars.
• Support placement team for student interviews, portfolio preparation, and career advice.

For any queries email to [e-mail].