Game Design Lecturer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced and creative Games Design Lecturer to join their team in West Midlands. This role involves delivering engaging education in games design, supporting students' practical skills development, and collaborating with industry professionals. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in games design or asset creation is essential.
• Familiarity with tools for graphic and modeling is required.
• Experience in teaching or mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in games design and development.
• Support students in practical workshops and project-based learning.
• Engage in curriculum development and contribute to student progression.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant degree or vocational qualification in Games Design, Game Art, Multimedia or related fields

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Maya

3ds Max

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer - Games Design

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £27,665 - £40,644 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term-time



Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced and creative Games Design Lecturer to join our Creative Industries team. You'll deliver engaging and effective teaching across Levels 2 and 3, helping students explore theory and develop practical skills in game art, design, and development.





Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver high-quality lessons in games design and development.
• Support and inspire students through practical workshops, project-based learning, and portfolio development.
• Guide students in software use (e.g., Unity, Unreal, Maya, 3ds Max), 2D/3D asset creation, narrative design, mechanics, and user experience.
• Continuously design and assess student work, providing timely feedback.
• Collaborate with industry professionals and coordinate project showcases or industry-linked brief days.
• Participate in curriculum development and mapping to BTEC/VRQ frameworks.
• Promote safeguarding and equality, ensuring supportive learning environments.
• Engage in college initiatives, outreach, enrichment, and student progression planning.

Person Specification



Essential:

• Relevant degree or vocational qualification in Games Design, Game Art, Multimedia, Computer Science with Game modules, or related fields.
• Industry experience in games design, asset creation, or interactive media.
• Familiarity with relevant software (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, graphic and modeling tools).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Valid enhanced DBS clearance.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching in FE/higher education or mentoring aspiring game developers.
• Knowledge of student assessment and feedback processes.
• A portfolio of published or student-based game projects and an understanding of current industry trends.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.