Animation jobs in Dubai

Reporting to: Dean, Business & Technology

About the ProgramThe North Land Institute of Training is a growing international education institution committed to delivering high-quality professional and vocational training. The Animation program prepares students for careers in the animation, film, television, and gaming industries through hands-on training in 2D and 3D animation, character design, storytelling, and production pipelines used by professional studios.

Position Summary
The College is seeking a creative and industry-experienced Animation Instructor to deliver engaging, studio-relevant instruction to students in the Animation diploma/degree program. The successful candidate will design and teach courses covering animation principles, character design, storyboarding, 2D/3D animation techniques, and production pipelines, while mentoring students on real-world industry practices and preparing them for careers in the animation field.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content in areas such as principles of animation, character design, storyboarding, 2D animation (Toon Boom, TVPaint), 3D animation (Maya, Blender), and rigging
• Design curriculum aligned with current industry pipelines and evolving software tools
• Guide students through the full production process, from concept and pre-production to final output
• Evaluate student work and provide constructive, industry-relevant feedback
• Supervise capstone projects, demo reels, and portfolio development
• Stay current with animation industry trends, tools, and techniques
• Support program development, including curriculum review and industry advisory committee participation
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative studio-style classroom environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Illustration, Film, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional animation industry experience (studio, film, television, or gaming production)
• Proficiency in industry-standard software: Toon Boom, Maya, Blender, After Effects, or similar
• Prior teaching, training, or mentorship experience is an asset
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Demonstrated portfolio or demo reel of professional animation work

Assets

• Experience with story development, voice direction, or sound design for animation
• Industry credits on produced projects (IMDb, studio credits, etc.)
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Experience mentoring student teams or leading production crews

· Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

· Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Access to industry-standard animation labs and software
• Professional development opportunities
• Collegial, creative work environment

Work Location: In person