Animation Lecturer

Company DescriptionAt Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fuelling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua and Christchurch.To find out more about us, please visit https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/Job DescriptionAnimation LecturerLocation: AucklandFull-time | Fixed-Term | Yoobee Auckland This is a fixed term engagement covering a secondment, with the role ideally starting late October 2025 and ending in late July 2026.About the role:An amazing opportunity to join our growing Yoobee Auckland campus to support in the delivery of our Bachelor of Animation Programme. This role is responsible for the delivery and assessment of courses in the programme.You will be walking into an energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing work and tasks. You will be given autonomy to work in a way that gets the best results and will be expected to take responsibility and make things happen.Some of your key responsibilities will be to: Participate in the continuous improvement of course content and teaching resourcesDeliver assessments and evaluate to prescribed national and local qualification standardsAssist with the care and maintenance of classrooms/labs and teaching equipment and resources including marketing and campus eventsRecord of accurate student data, assessment results, attendance, student-at-risk and other required documentation QualificationsAbout YouYou will describe yourself as an accomplished animation practitioner who is enthusiastic, positive, patient, and motivated self-starter who has a passion for sharing knowledge and trying new things. Your exceptional communication and time management skills, along with the ability to connect and build relationships will be the key to your success!To be successful in this role, you will have experience in some or all the following key discipline skills:Adobe PS, AEAnimate or ToonboomMaya - Animating/Texturing/ModellingExperience with different animation styles and experimental animationBasic modelling – Lighting, Camera Staging, pre-viz, rendering. Breaking down pipelinesConcept Art / Visual Communication Design TheoryCharacter DesignIn addition you will have:A Degree level qualification in animation or related fieldExperience with a range of research methodologies and ideally experience supervising researchSkills and experience with 3D modelling, texturing, and preproduction skills, e.g., design, storyboards animatics Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, and confidence in coordinating and supervising team projectsAn ability to connect with students through a variety of delivery methods and provide basic pastoral care and supportKeen to expand your adult teaching skillset as part of your professional developmentGame art and design would be an advantageCommitment to Te Tiriti O WaitangiAdditional InformationWhy Work with Us?Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought, and experiences. We are fast movers, action-oriented, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.Be a part of NZ’s largest specialist creative & technology collegeIndustry-leading campuses all equipped with the latest tech and equipmentRewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing creative and tech industries, with a focus on business analyticsStrong commitment to your professional growth & developmentAmazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportiveTo Apply:  To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.