Student TA – ANI-3301-B Character Rigging (Tritz), F26

Digipen; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology seeks a Student TA for ANI-3301-B Character Rigging (Tritz) in Redmond, WA. The TA assists in labs, prepares materials, and supports the instructor during evening classes (Mondays 7:00–10:00 p.m.).

Employment is limited to DigiPen matriculated students in good standing, with GPA 2.5+ and prerequisites ANI-3301/CG-375/CG-675. Hours are about 5 per week, Sept 7–Dec 19, 2026, wage $17.13–$18.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Have proven proficiency with the course material.
• Be approachable and helpful to fellow students.
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and helping others excel.
• Have a love of puzzles.
• Be comfortable interacting with other students as a mentor.
• Arrive on time and be prepared for evening class hours.
• Comfortable with multiple aspects of rigging.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students in labs and during office hours.
• Meeting students online if required.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Tracking and reporting time worked.

Skills

Proficiency with course material

Approachable

Positive attitude

Love of puzzles

Mentoring peers

Punctuality

Rigging knowledge

Strong communication

Reliable and invested

Self-motivation

Job description

Applicants MUST be current students at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled , a class is canceled , or a class ends early .
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title: Student TA – ANI-3301-B Character Rigging (Tritz), F26

Reports to: Tami Tritz

Class Times:

Monday – 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Essential Functions

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed, and/or any other duties as assigned by the instructor.

TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
• Meeting students online, if required
• Providing constructive feedback
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

• Have proven proficiency with the course material
• Be approachable
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
• Have a love of puzzles
• Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
• Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during evening class hours
• Comfortable with multiple aspects of rigging
• Strong communicator
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be self-motivated

Expected dates of employment: September 7 – December 19, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 5

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range:

$17.13 - 18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed ANI-3301 / CG-375 / CG-675 with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.