Student TA - 3D Animation III (Daly), F26

Student TA - ANI-3503 3D Animation III (Daly), F26

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.
Reports to: Dan Daly
Class Times:
Monday – 6:00 - 8:50 p.m.
Essential Functions
Must be able to provide technical and animation assistance – specific to cg animation using 3D Maya – using a strong understanding and working knowledge of Maya.
Duties and Responsibilities
Classroom setup
Technical help and animation assistance to students on assignments and exercises
Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
Meeting students online, if required
Providing constructive feedback for the students
Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked
Working with other TA's & possibly covering for other class times
General help & working with instructors
Qualifications/Competencies
Strong understanding and working knowledge of Maya
Expertise in Maya animation tools and procedures
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 ANI-350 or another 300-level CG Animation class with a B+ or higher
Able to give feedback and critique in a professional manner
Strong communicator
Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
Be able to work independently
Expected dates of employment: August 31 – December 11, 2026
Expected number of hours per week: 4 - 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
Requirements to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Current Semester Academic Schedule
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-350 or other 300-level CG Animation class 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.
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