Games Design Technician

Herts Resourcing Group; Ware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational resource group is seeking a Temporary Games Design Technician for Hertford Regional College in Ware. You will support learning experiences in Games Design, maintaining a professional learning environment and managing technical resources. Candidates should have a L3 qualification in Games Design and experience working with 16-24 age groups. This role offers part-time hours during term time, commencing January 2026, focusing on enhancing student interactions and technical support.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team with the 16-24 age group.
• Knowledge of specialist art and design processes.
• Willingness to adjust working times as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time technical support during practical sessions.
• Prepare and manage classroom resources.
• Supervise sessions when lecturers are absent.

Skills

Teamwork with 16-24 age group

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

L3 qualification in Games Design or related field

L2 qualification in English

L2 qualification in Maths

Tools

PCs

Game consoles

VR headsets

Job description

Games Design Technician – Temporary

We are recruiting a temporary Games Design Technician to work at Hertford Regional College to help deliver an outstanding learner experience and be inspirational to students at their state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Ware.

About HRC

HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets.

HRC put people first – students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve. The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community. HRC ethos is evident in everything that they do and are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values.

As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on‑site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.

About The Role

Based at the Ware Campus, the post holder will provide support to the delivery and growth of education in the Department for Creative Arts & Industries within the area of Art and Design – L4/5 and L6 Games Design. You will take instruction from the Program Managers Games Design.

You will maintain a professional and safe industry standard creative learning environment and manage and maintain technical resources. You will be responsible for the delivery and support of students' workshop inductions and skills workshops.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide real‑time technical support during practical sessions and workshops and assist students in troubleshooting and technical aspects of coursework/project work as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage classroom resources, including PCs, game consoles, VR headsets, and peripherals.
• Deliver and support specialist technical workshops.
• Supervise sessions when lecturers are absent as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of students' work experience opportunities through liaising with businesses, employers, galleries, and exhibitions.
• Contribute to development and updating of teaching materials and online resources.
• Accompany enrichment visits to galleries with lecturers and students.
• Participate in departmental activities like curriculum meetings, open days, and promotion events.
• Take part in CPD activities, including Safeguarding and Prevent training, GDPR, as well as updating own creative practice and IT skills.

Hours & Contract

The hours offered are 11.30 am to 4.45 pm Wednesdays at the Ware Campus. The temporary contract commences January 2026 on an ongoing basis, term time only.

About You

• Experience working as part of a team with the 16‑24 age group.
• Demonstrated digital literacy, knowledge of specialist art and design processes, ability to plan work and adhere to time schedules, and devise systems to aid workflow.
• Willingness to work to the requirements of the teaching timetable and flexibility to adjust working times when required.
• Good communication and organisational skills and willingness and aptitude to undertake provided training and upskill independently.
• Possess a L3 qualification in Games Design or a related specialism, an L2 qualification in English and a L2 qualification in maths.

Next Steps

Want to make a difference and help influence the future of students by providing them with an exceptional learning experience? Please apply today and/or contact Kelly at Herts Resourcing Group.

All applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the closing date.

The successful candidates will have to complete the HRG Compliance Process, which includes:

• In‑person ID and Proof of Address verification appointment at Ware/Broxbourne Campus.
• Enhanced DBS application – administered by HRG but at a cost of £65.20 (unless you already hold an enhanced DBS on the update service).
• 2 years of professional/character references taken and verified.
• Several online training modules sent out to you as stipulated by HRC.