Animation Lecturer

About the role

Yoobee Colleges is seeking an enthusiastic Animation Lecturer to join the Christchurch campus and deliver the Bachelor of Animation programme. You will teach and assess students in a dynamic, outcome‑focused environment, enjoying autonomy to shape course delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver animation course content in an engaging, student‑centred manner.
• Develop and continuously improve teaching resources and curriculum.
• Assess student work and ensure compliance with national and local qualification standards.
• Maintain classrooms, labs, and teaching equipment, supporting marketing and campus events.
• Record accurate student data, attendance, assessment results and provide at‑risk student documentation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or higher in animation or a related discipline.
• Professional experience as an animation practitioner.
• Strong communication, time‑management and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to provide basic pastoral care and support to students.
• Interest in expanding adult teaching skills and professional development.

Required skills

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Animate or Toon Boom
• Autodesk Maya – animation, texturing, modelling
• 3D modelling, lighting, camera staging, pre‑visualisation and rendering
• Concept art and visual communication design
• Character design

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent position on a supportive campus.
• Autonomy to design and deliver course material.
• Opportunities for professional growth within New Zealand’s largest creative college.