Job Description

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.

Job Title:

Student TA – PRJ-3001 & -3051 Cinematic (Mathues), F26-S27

Reports to Pamela Mathues

This position involves supporting students in their cinematic projects; candidates must have a strong passion for cinematic projects and narrative storytelling. Candidates must be willing to research and provide solutions tailored to each team’s specific goals and technical needs, regardless of whether they are working in 2D or 3D.

Class Times:

Mondays – 2:00 - 4:20 p.m.

Thursdays – 2:00 - 5:50 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position involves supporting students in their cinematic projects; candidates must have a strong passion for cinematic projects and narrative storytelling

• Supporting research and development
• Assisting and guiding teams through structured critiques
• Organizing and recommending project timelines and deadlines
• Helping teams navigate interpersonal challenges and dynamics
• Supporting task organization
• Offering guidance on narrative decisions
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

Candidates must be willing to research and provide solutions tailored to each team’s specific goals and technical needs, regardless of whether they are working in 2D or 3D. Preferred qualifications include experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 3D or 2D animation, production pipelines for 3D or 2D assets
• Character rigging in 3D or 2D
• Use of Storyboard Pro
• Task management software such as Notion, Photoshop, 3D
• DCC software like Maya or Blender
• Visual effects

Expected dates of employment: August 31, 2026 – April 23, 2027

Expected number of hours per week: 8

*** 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
• 1-2 paragraph Cover Letter stating skillset and interest
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

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 PRJ-300 and/or PRJ-350 or PRJ-400 or PRJ-3000 and/or PRJ-3050 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.