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Character Animation – Story and Visual Language Instructor

Overview

Position: Character Animation – Story and Visual Language Instructor
Department: 2D/3D Character Animation
Type: Full-time
Date Posted: September 22, 2022

VanArts is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about character animation and storytelling and sharing it with others. As a STORY and VISUAL LAGUAGE instructor in the Character Animation Program, you will be educating and inspiring students to be job ready upon graduating.

You will be working in a collaborative, full-time faculty environment, and helping to keep the program fine-tuned to current industry needs.

Reports To

Head of Character Animation Department

General

The goal of the program is to train students to become entry level character animators. Our 3D program teaches character animation using Maya, and the 2D program teaches character animation using Harmony.

Responsibilities

  • 40 hours per week, split between in class and follow-up admin responsibilities.
  • 20 hours per week (average) in class mentoring and lecturing.
  • Following lesson plans to meet program goals and standards. Input is welcomed.
  • Deliver the exist Story and Visual Language curriculum. The course is focused on sequential storytelling, staging, and planning animation assignments. Input is welcomed.
  • Collaborate with the animation faculty to strengthen course content and methods of delivery to maintain industry standards.
  • Follow school guidelines for administrative responsibilities such as attendance and grading.
  • Provide input to HOD, where necessary, with regard to curriculum.
  • Attend school and department meetings.
  • Participate in promotional and industry networking activities as required.
  • Contribute to a nurturing learning environment by providing support, encouragement, and constructive feedback to students in a professional manner.
  • Be available for student consultation.

Required Skills

  • Minimum 7 years of character animation experience – preferably some feature film experience.
  • Relevant certificate diploma or degree.
  • Strong understanding of animation principles and the ability to animate characters believably.
  • Strong understanding of animation studio workflow.
  • Strong communication skills, inspired motivated, and passionate about teaching.
  • Strong understanding of visual communication through storyboarding/editing/cinematography.
  • Confident working with 3D and 2D animation. We use Maya and Harmony.
  • Comfortable with Maya and/or Harmony, Premiere and Photoshop.
  • Highly organized and collaborative.

VanArts’ Mission

Our mission is to unlock the creative and career potential within each student.

Send your resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in the position to hr@vanarts.com. Please put “Character Animation – Story and Visual Language Instructor” in the title of your email.

Date Posted: September 22, 2022

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