Student TA – CG-Procedural Modeling and Visual Effects; Brunner), F26

Applicants MUST be a current student at Digi Pen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at Digi Pen 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 – CG-3301 Procedural Modeling and Visual Effects (Brunner), F26

Reports to
:
Matt Brunner

Scheduled Class Time: W/F 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the instructor.

TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

• Attend all lectures and assist students with their work in Houdini
• Meet with students outside of class that are trying to understand their work or resolve problems
• Assist with grading the homework assignments
• Do research for the class if requested by the professor
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

• Must have taken at least one course in Procedural Art using Houdini
• Must understand the fundamentals of Houdini for the basics of the course: modeling, fracturing and destruction, HDAs, particles, rendering, camera, materials, lighting, VEX, and animation

• Have a working knowledge of the Houdini software
• Have proven experience at solving problems in Houdini and creating procedural art assets
• Preference: experience using Houdini Engine and bringing assets into either Unreal or Unity

Expected dates of employment: August 31, 2026 - December 16, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 10

Wage Range:

$17.13 - 18.25 per hour
, depending on number of terms worked at Digi Pen

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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.

• Are currently a Matriculated student at Digi Pen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in Digi Pen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed CG-3301 with a B or better

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