Lecturer in Games Design

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Disability leave

Employee assistance programme

Relocation support

Visa fees reimbursement

Pension scheme

Health plan

Job summary

York St John University is expanding its Design Centre and seeks a Lecturer in Games Design to contribute to undergraduate teaching and future postgraduate provision. The role emphasizes initial industry engagement, prototyping, and student support, with a focus on Unity, Unreal, Blueprint, and 3D asset workflows.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant team within the School of the Arts, benefiting from active industry links and opportunities for research development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Games Design at undergraduate level.
• Interest in developing future postgraduate provision.
• Record of engagement with the games industry and a research profile.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a variety of settings including tutorials, seminars, and lectures.
• Assess work and provide pastoral and academic support to students.
• Develop industry collaborations and live project opportunities.

Skills

Games Design

Industry collaboration

Postgraduate development

Teaching experience

Research profile

Live projects

Prototyping

Unity

Unreal

Blueprint

3D asset creation

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Blueprint

3D modeling software

Job description

Lecturer in Games Design

York St John University is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us as we have launched our Design Centre in which Game Design is taught.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Design, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Games Design sits alongside Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Product Design at undergraduate level. Our current postgraduate provision includes MA Animation, MA Interior Design and MSc Product Design.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant Games Design provision. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will possess a record of professional practice and engagement with the games industries, with a proficiency in Games Design practice, theory and concepts including prototyping and testing. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of analogue and digital Games Design skills and practice using Unity, Unreal, Blueprint and 3D asset creation software knowledge. Knowledge and experience of developing Augmented or Virtual Reality games is desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Games Design at undergraduate level, as well as an interest in developing postgraduate provision in the future. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating a research profile. Your role will support industry collaborations and live project development.

Company and Salary Details

Company: York St John University

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: York, YO31 7EX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 10 Nov 2026

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Associate Head: Simon Harrison via e-mail at [e-mail].

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Closing Date - Tuesday 10 November 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 26 November 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Benefits

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period


• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists


• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software


• Relocation expenses package for certain roles


• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)


• Pension scheme


• Health Cash Plan after six months service