Hasta La Motion!

Closing Date (applications due): December 22, 2009

Title: Teaching Assistant for Visual Effects

Status: Permanent, Full-time, Group Health Benefits, Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience ($18-25/hour)

Job Description

Lost Boys Learning is currently accepting applications for the position of VFX Teaching Assistant. Reporting to the owners and VFX Mentor, the VFX TA will provide professional and courteous front line support to all LBL students and staff within the Visual Effects program. The VFX TA will assist students in utilizing a variety of instructional resources, both in the studio and in the field.

Core Responsibilities:

Assist and support the Mentor in the delivery of visual effects course curriculum in the studio, using appropriate hardware and software such as Maya, Nuke and others.

Assist and support the Mentor in the delivery of course curriculum in the field, including practical visual effects shooting, location scouting, black/green screen, background plate photography

Provide general class preparation assistance to the Mentor including preparation and distribution of course materials when appropriate.

Troubleshoot any technical problems students are encountering and act as a liaison between students and the IT department when required.

Perform other duties as required by the department.

Job Qualifications

A degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution, or a combination of relevant work experience and education

Working knowledge of 3D and Compositing for Visual Effects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Good judgment and initiative with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Team player with a flexible, non-confrontational approach

Ability to present a professional and positive image and maintain discretion and confidentiality

Job location is Suite 104 – 2456 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, BC (Vancouver Island), about an hour north of Nanaimo.

If you meet the profile above and would like to apply for the position, we invite you to email your cover letter and resume to: Gillian and Mark Benard at admin@lostboys-learning.com