Lecturer/Snr Lecturer (Game Design & Production) - Sch of Design & Media

[What the role is]

We are seeking passionate, industry-experienced developers and engineers to join the Game Development & Technology (GDT) academic team. You will shape future-ready learners by designing and delivering technical curricula in game programming and emerging technologies, mentoring students, and driving innovation in applied projects.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver curriculum for diploma and/or specialist diploma PET and CET courses in game design, game production and related areas.
• Coach and mentor multidisciplinary student teams through the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to production, playtesting and release.
• Model studio production practices in student projects, including milestone planning, Agile/Scrum and team leadership.
• Facilitate student exchanges, immersion programmes and study trips, both virtually and in person.
• Engage in outreach activities such as open houses, competitions, game jams and industry engagements.
• Develop high-quality digital and online learning content to support blended and self-paced learning.
• Take on academic administrative tasks, including course coordination, assessment planning and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and industry partners to improve teaching practice and curriculum design.
• Stay current with industry trends, design practices and pedagogy to ensure learner employability.

Requirements

• Industry experience in game design, level or systems design, game production, or a related role.
• Relevant qualification in Game Design, Game Production, Game Development, Interactive Media or a related field. Candidates with an equivalent track record of shipped titles will also be considered.
• Working proficiency with a major real-time engine (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine) for prototyping and design implementation.
• A portfolio of shipped titles or project work.
• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, training or curriculum development is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for nurturing aspiring game creators.
• Able to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment.

[What we are looking for]

Expertise in:

• Systems, level, economy and narrative design
• Game production and project management
• Player experience, UX and playtesting methodologies
• Game and player analytics, live operations and monetisation design
• Visual scripting and rapid prototyping (e.g. Unreal Blueprints, Unity Visual Scripting)
• Application of GenAI in design and production workflows