Summer-Jobs in Kanada

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: GAMED005359

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• Posted : May 12, 2025
• Part-Time

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Circuit Stream is a leader in future technology skills training and learning content. We offer world-class educational services for teen and adult learners with a focus on the skills needed to leverage immersive and emerging technology.

We are seeking passionate Game Designer with a deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5 to instruct our Game Design with Unreal Engine summer programs to learners aged 13-18. Students will be learning the key concepts of game design and prototyping using industry-standard tools and processes. Learners will acquire the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to create their own games using Unreal Engine and Blueprints. The ideal instructor candidates for this course should possess a strong foundation in Unreal Launcher, Unreal Engine 5.2, Figma and game design fundamentals, as well as some teaching, TA or training experience.

Game Design with Unreal Engine will be offered in-person at SAIT in Calgary from July 28-August 08 (Monday-Friday), from 9am-3pm

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions with teen learners following the Game Design with Unreal Engine course curriculum
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their 3rd Person Platformer Game project.
• Showcase proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, visual scripting with Blueprints, version control systems like Git, and game design concepts.
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.

Requirements

• Previous professional experience in game design roles utilizing Unreal Engine.
• Bachelor's degree or final year studies in Computer Science, or graduate of Circuit Stream Game Design Bootcamp or similar programs.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and Figma
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
• A strong portfolio of relevant work to showcase your skills and experience.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates cross-cultural agility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Is results driven, and has a goal-oriented mindset
• Writes and communicates effectively for a variety of audiences

Our Values (Part of everything we do!)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What's In It For You

• Integral member of a fast-growing Instructor team and company
• Part-time/contractor set up so you can also have other projects on the go
• Competitive fixed price contracts

Join us in shaping the future of pre-university summer programs and game design education. Apply now to embark on this rewarding journey with us!

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our companyto be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.

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