Artist in Residence

Kwantlen Polytechnic University • Surrey, BC

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About The Position

The Faculty of Arts is seeking 1-4 Artists in Residence from KPU Entertainment Arts Alumni or current Entertainment Arts students. These residents will work on projects initiated by KPU groups, specifically the KPU Creative Lab. Their role involves collaborating with current Entertainment Arts students to create content that develops, promotes, and communicates faculty-led projects. They will contribute materials and assets, attend meetings, and complete assigned tasks related to the KPU Creative Lab. The working schedule can be flexible throughout the project durations.

Requirements

• Demonstrable familiarity and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: 3D Animation/3D Modelling, VFX, Game Development
• Graduated or current student from KPU Entertainment Arts Advanced VFX Program, Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling Program, or Game Development Program
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply university, government, agency and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility
• Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the industry and with students is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly planning sessions with the faculty project lead as required
• Assist and elicit support from members to scope, plan, and execute their projects
• Work on assigned topics and tasks within the scope of the projects
• Provide/receive feedback to and from their project members
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the university
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students and the community at large
• Participate in scheduled meetings and appropriate university-related activities as requested by the Dean or designate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed