Student TA – CG-2001-B (Haghiri), F26

DigiPen USA LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking a Student TA for CG-2001. Role involves assisting in labs, managing attendance, and supporting the instructor with equipment and presentations.

Ideal candidates have completed CG-2001, demonstrate proficiency in 3D modeling (Maya) and texturing (Substance 3D Painter), and can mentor fellow students with reliability and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Have proven proficiency with the CG-2001 course material.
• Positive attitude toward learning and helping others excel.
• Mentor others and interact with students professionally.
• Arrive on time and be prepared for work hours.
• CG-2001 completed; comfortable with 3D modeling workflows (Maya).

Responsibilities

• Assist students in labs and during published office hours.
• Meet students online if required.
• Track and report the amount of time worked.
• Support the instructor in classroom activities and labs.

Skills

Proven CG-2001 proficiency

Mentoring others

Punctual and reliable

Positive attitude toward learning

3D modeling basics

Professional critique

Education

CG-2001 completed

Tools

Maya

Substance 3D Painter

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 – CG-2001-B (Haghiri), F26

Reports to: Zahra Haghiri

Class Times:

Monday – 9:00 - 11:50 a.m.

+ one additional 3-hour TA session per week, outside of class hours, if interested

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, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to meet regularly with the instructor and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. 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
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

• Have proven proficiency with the course material
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
• 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 work hours
• Successfully completed CG-2001
• Comfortable with multiple aspects of 3D Modeling, UV Unwrapping, lighting and rendering in Maya, Texturing in Substance 3D Painter
• Able to give critique in a professional manner
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students

Expected dates of employment: August 31 – December 4, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 3 – 6

*** 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; andfine 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 CG-2001 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.

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