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Bsu

Instructor of Animation

Muncie, IN

$3.0K - $9.0K/wk

Programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels include art education, art history, graphic design, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and a studio art program that includes ...

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$70.19/hr

Apply a strong understanding of design principles, particularly in stylized animation imagery ... Drive look development and visual experimentation efforts by pioneering new approaches to blend ...

CesiumAstro

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Austin, TX

$105K - $119K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of professional experience in 3D animation, motion design, or visual effects. * Expert knowledge of the ...

CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

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$105K - $119K/yr

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CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$105K - $119K/yr

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Filmless

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TheLab

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TheLab

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Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, or equivalent professional experience. * 3+ years of professional compositing experience in advertising, VFX ...

TheLab

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$150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, or equivalent professional experience. * 3+ years of professional compositing experience in advertising, VFX ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal visual effects animator in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Seasonal Visual Effects Animators often encounter tight deadlines and fluctuating workloads, especially during periods leading up to major project deliveries or holiday releases. Balancing multiple tasks, adapting quickly to feedback, and collaborating efficiently with other departments like lighting and compositing are typical challenges. Additionally, integrating into an existing team for a limited time requires strong communication skills and the ability to quickly learn studio-specific workflows or software.

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To thrive as a Seasonal Visual Effects Animator, you need strong artistic skills, animation fundamentals, and a relevant degree or portfolio demonstrating your abilities. Expertise in industry-standard VFX software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, and Houdini is typically required. Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and time management are crucial soft skills for delivering high-quality effects on tight deadlines. These abilities ensure the timely production of visually compelling animations that meet project objectives and client expectations.

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A Seasonal Visual Effects Animator is responsible for creating and animating visual effects for film, television, commercials, or video games during peak production periods. Their work involves designing elements like explosions, smoke, fire, magical effects, and other dynamic visuals using specialized software. They collaborate with directors, artists, and other animators to ensure the effects integrate seamlessly with live-action footage or animated scenes. The 'seasonal' aspect means they are typically hired for limited-term contracts to meet project deadlines or increased workloads.
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Instructor of Animation

Bsu

Muncie, IN

$3.0K - $9.0K/wk

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Position Title:

Instructor of Animation

Compensation:

$3000-$9000 per course

Department:

School of Art - Temp

Start Date:

08/17/2026

About this opportunity:

The School of Art at Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors to teach courses in Animation. Successful candidates may be hired to teach between one and three sections and we offer both online and in-person modalities.
Course development support and pedagogical mentoring will be offered. All instructors are expected to communicate regularly with students, provide meaningful and timely assessments, post course information on Canvas, and submit grades and other reports on time.
The School of Art has over forty full-time faculty and staff and offers state-of-the-art facilities serving more than 700 undergraduate majors. Programs at the BA, BS, and BFA levels include art education, art history, graphic design, animation production, illustration, game art/design, visual effects, and a studio art program that includes drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, metals + jewelry, sculpture, photography, and video and new media. School of Art students enjoy world-class facilities, with over 73,000 square feet of classroom, gallery, and studio space in the Art and Journalism Building, Applied Technology Building, and the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass. Students and faculty work closely with David Owsley Museum of Art on campus, among the finest university art collections in the nation. Ball State University is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Applications will remain active for one year. Candidates may not hear from the school until there is a need to hire an instructor.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Description:

Instructors of Animationwill teach undergraduate courses in Animation (AnimationProduction, Illustration, Game Art/Design, Visual Effects) and/or Foundations (2D, 3D, 4D, or Drawing)and/or other courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach between one and three undergraduate courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in animation, illustration, gameart/design, visualeffects,or a related field from an accredited institutionby time of appointmentORtwo years of documented industry experiencein animation, illustration, game design, visual effects, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

MFA degree inanimation, illustration, gameart/design, visualeffects,or a related field from an accredited institution by time of appointment.

One year of teaching experience at the college level.

How to apply:

For inquiriesregardingthis opportunity, please contact:

Lara Kuykendall, Director,lkuykendall@bsu.edu


Please follow upload instructions to attach one PDF ofall ofthe required supporting documents listed below.

IMPORTANT: To ensureaccurateprocessing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Portfolio of up to 10 images of applicant's creative work (saved as a single PDF with links to time-based work if applicable). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided.

  • Portfolio of up to 10 images of student work (saved as a single PDF with links to time-based work if applicable). If document size exceeds 10 MB, a link to portfolio may be provided.

  • Contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references

Original transcriptsshowing yourhighest degree will berequiredupon hire.

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

1989

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