Instructor - Advanced Compositing, 3D Animation and

5 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Film School Full time

**Work at VFS**:
There is no such thing as an ordinary day when you work at Vancouver Film School. It’s a creative and fast-paced environment where you’re part of recruiting and educating the next generation of actors, filmmakers, video game developers and creative thinkers. Our unique culture is all about celebrating the pure passion and unwavering perseverance of our students as they go through their own amazing personal journeys towards a career in the entertainment arts. Constantly evolving and updating to meet industry demands, VFS believes results matter, and that extends from our classrooms and experienced faculty to our hard-working marketing, admissions, and support departments — and well beyond.

**Job Scope**:
Reporting to the Senior VFX Instructor, the Instructor is responsible for delivering curriculum effectively and providing feedback to students.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Working from a course outline, develop lesson plans detailing what will be taught and how the course material will be delivered.
- Work closely with the Senior VFX Instructor to ensure class curriculum is accurate and up to date and is communicated to students in a clear and concise manner.
- Class attendance and grading.
- Individual guidance of students where appropriate.
- Punctual and conscientious management of classes.
- Collaboration with Senior VFX Instructor and faculty on progression of courses.
- Collaboration with administration staff on resources and equipment issues.

**Job Qualifications**:

- Experience in Nuke Compositing (2D and 3D) and Maya
- Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree (or equivalent) and/or 3 years industry experience or software certification where applicable
- Portfolio demonstrating a high caliber of professional work.
- Ability to lead workshops, lectures and seminars.
- Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Teaching experience an asset



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