About the role#
This position is for a Student Teaching Assistant for the PRJ-3000-3050 3D Game Animation course. You will support student game teams throughout the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms. This role requires on-site work and is open to current DigiPen students who meet the academic requirements.
What you'll do#
- Assist students with the game art creation pipeline, from early proxies to final assets.
- Review and advise on skeletons, rigs, and planned animations.
- Help teams resolve issues with 3D art, camera settings, lighting, and material shaders.
- Provide verbal and written feedback to teams and report progress or issues to instructors.
- Support teams with production planning, scope feasibility, and best practices for team management.
- Maintain ongoing communication with instructors and game teams outside of scheduled lab hours.
What you'll need#
- A solid foundation as a generalist in 3D art production.
- Experience creating a 3D game in Unity or Unreal with significant art contributions.
- Applied knowledge of painting software and 3D art fundamentals.
- Ability to evaluate team issues and articulate solutions clearly to students and instructors.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to help others learn.
- Ability to work effectively both in person and remotely.
- Accountability for tracking and reporting your own work hours.
- Must be a matriculated student at DigiPen with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and have passed PRJ-3050 or PRJ-352 with a B or better.
Location & details#
- Location: Redmond, Washington.
- Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (August 31, 2026, to April 23, 2027).
- Commitment: Up to 8 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: Work hours must be scheduled outside of your own class times and the Junior Lab hours (Monday 2:00 - 4:50 PM and Thursday 2:00 - 5:50 PM).
About DigiPen Institute of Technology
DigiPen Institute of Technology is an educational institution founded in 1988. It focuses on instruction in game development, computer science, digital arts, and animation. The organization maintains campuses in the United States, Singapore, and Spain. It serves students through degree programs and K-12 workshops while connecting graduates with employers in the technology and media sectors.
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