Applicants MUST be a current student 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.

Position: Student TA - ANI-1000 (Daly), F25

Reports to: Dan Daly

Essential Functions

Must have a good understanding of the 12 principles of animation; confidence in basic character construction; working knowledge of TV Paint; some knowledge of other 2D animation software a plus; intro level knowledge of Maya.

Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom set up
Technical help with programs... TV Paint; Rough Animator; Procreate; or Toon Boom Harmony
Doing draw-overs for students & a solid understanding of the 12 Animation Principles
Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
Meeting students online, if required
Providing constructive feedback for to 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

Have proven proficiency with the course material
Strong 2D drawing skills & the good understanding of staging
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-101 & ANI-151 or ANI-1000... with a B+ or higher
Comfortable with various programs
Able to give critique in a professional manner
Strong communicator
Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
Be able to work independently
Understanding of 3D Maya a plus, but not required (for last assignment only)

Expected dates of employment: September 2 – December 12, 2025

Expected number of hours per week: 4

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range:

$16.66 - 17.75 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-101 & ANI-151 or ANI-1000 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.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.