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Entertainment Arts Mentors
@ Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hiring Entertainment Arts Mentors to give students weekly feedback and guidance on their animation, game development and video production projects. The role involves 13 weekly mentoring sessions, mostly on weekdays after work hours and possibly Saturdays, at $80.00 per hour. Candidates need industry experience or a published title in one of the listed disciplines.
Pay:
$80 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide weekly feedback on student projects
- Help students scope, plan and execute projects
- Encourage and motivate students through constructive feedback
- Model professional behaviour and appearance
Requirements summary:
- Experience in 2D animation, 3D animation, game development or video production
- Published title or 3 years of industry experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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- 2026-10-06
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- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C. Your Career Starts Here.
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Higher Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | CertificateDiploma and BBA Programs and Partners-In-Marketing: Kwantlen's School of Business has partnered up with the Surrey Board of Trade to offer students real life experience working with local businesses |
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Dean or designate.
SUMMARY
The Mentor is responsible for supporting and providing feedback to students of the assigned projects as provided at the start of term. Mentors provide weekly feedback, guide students in their field of expertise.
Mentors are expected to do a total of 13 weekly mentoring sessions with students and the sessions are scheduled during weekdays (generally after regular work hours), and potentially on Saturdays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide students with weekly feedback on their projects
- Help students to scope, plan, and execute their projects
- Encourage and motivate students through constructive feedback
- Sets and models a high standard of professional behaviour and appropriate appearance
- Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the universit
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Demonstrate familiarity and experience in one or more of the following discplines:
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation/3D Modelling
- Game Development
- Video Production
- A minimum of one accredited published movie, game, or app title and/or 3 years of industry experience in an appropriate area of development
- Relevant degree/diploma is advantageous
- Experience working with and teaching students is advantageous
Skills and Abilities
- 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 or complaints
- Ability to communicate effectively with people who have limited English language proficiency
SALARY INFORMATION
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $80.00
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