About Us
We are an established art education institution based in Richmond, BC, founded and operated by a team of experienced educators.
Our teaching team has extensive experience in North American art education, portfolio development, and art & design school admissions. We believe strong admission results come from high-quality teaching, thoughtful mentorship, and consistent guidance.
We are currently looking for a Part-Time Portfolio Art Instructor who is passionate about art education and interested in developing a stable, long-term teaching relationship with our students and team.
Responsibilities
- Guide students in developing competitive portfolios for applications to North American art and design schools
- Develop individualized project and learning plans based on each student's artistic strengths, interests, and target programs
- Mentor students throughout the creative process, including research, concept development, experimentation, technical execution, refinement, and final presentation
- Monitor project progress and provide clear, constructive, and professional feedback
- Help students strengthen technical skills, creative thinking, visual communication, and independent artistic expression
- Support students in developing portfolios that demonstrate both strong technical foundations and conceptual depth
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, and the teaching team regarding student progress when needed
- Collaborate with other instructors to continuously improve curriculum, projects, and teaching quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Art, Design, Architecture, Animation, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related field, preferably from a North American institution
- Strong personal portfolio demonstrating solid technical skills, creativity, and artistic development
- Familiarity with portfolio expectations and admissions processes for North American art and design schools
- Previous experience in portfolio preparation, art education, or student mentorship is preferred
- Strong ability to guide students through both technical development and concept-driven projects
- Responsible, patient, organized, and committed to high-quality teaching
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Interested in a stable, long-term part-time teaching position
- Outstanding recent graduates with strong portfolios are also encouraged to apply
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese is required for communication with students, parents, and the teaching team.
- Sufficient English proficiency to understand North American art school admission requirements, portfolio guidelines, and professional materials.
Areas of Expertise
We are particularly interested in instructors with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Animation
- Illustration
- Concept Art
- Foundation Drawing
- Figure Drawing
- Architecture
- Fine Arts
Candidates with interdisciplinary art and design backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
What We Offer
- Stable, long-term part-time teaching opportunities
- Flexible scheduling based on instructor and student availability
- Established curriculum and teaching resources
- Structured onboarding, teacher training, and ongoing academic support
- Opportunities to collaborate with experienced instructors and portfolio mentors
- A professional, teaching-focused environment
- Opportunities for increased teaching hours and responsibilities based on performance and student enrollment
- On-site parking
- Competitive hourly compensation based on professional background, portfolio quality, teaching experience, and portfolio mentorship ability
Schedule & Location
- Part-time, permanent
- In-person in Richmond, BC
- Teaching hours may include weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends
- Exact teaching hours will depend on student enrollment and instructor availability
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume / CV
- Personal Portfolio or Portfolio Link
A portfolio is required for consideration.
Please include your primary area(s) of expertise and any relevant teaching or portfolio mentorship experience in your application.
We welcome applications from artists, designers, and educators who are passionate about art education, take teaching seriously, and are interested in growing with a professional teaching team over the long term.
Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2.0 – 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
