Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Game Art and Digital Media based in Hainan, China

Abertay University; Dundee; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern Scottish university is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Game Art and Digital Media to teach in Hainan, China. The role involves delivering undergraduate courses and requires strong creative skills in game art. The position offers a competitive salary and support for relocation to China. Candidates with academic and practical experience are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Monthly allowance in lieu of a pension

Private medical insurance

Tax-free relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Academic experience in game design or digital media.
• Professional creative skills relevant to game art.
• Experience with 3D sculpting and technical art.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-centred teaching at undergraduate level.
• Deliver the first term of pre-prepared teaching materials.
• Support in evolving teaching materials and co-teaching.

Skills

Art asset production pipelines and design workflows

Character, environment, vehicle, and prop asset design

3D sculpting and high-poly workflows

Technical art, animation, and rigging

Game engine implementation and asset optimisation

Job description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Game Art and Digital Media – Hainan, China

Full time, Permanent

Grade 7/8/9 (£38,784.49 - £67,468.52) dependent on experience

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high-quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

As part of Abertay University’s continued evolution of its sector‑leading programmes, we have partnered with Communication University of China (CUC) and are seeking to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Game Design and Development, based in Hainan, China.

Responsibilities

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Game Art and Digital Media, you will provide student‑centred teaching at undergraduate level across our joint game design and game art Honours degree provision in Hainan, China. You will support the role holder by delivering the first term of teaching materials, which will be pre‑prepared, and play a key role in evolving these materials. The first term delivery (March to July) could be co‑taught by both role holders. Local and remote support will also be available.

Qualifications

We are particularly keen to attract applicants with academic experience and professional creative skills in a number of the following areas:

• Art asset production pipelines and design workflows
• Character, environment, vehicle, and prop asset design
• 3D sculpting and high‑poly workflows
• Technical art, animation, and rigging
• Game engine implementation and asset optimisation

Appointments will be made at the level of experience within the National Framework Agreement, with two Lecturer grades (Grade 7 and Grade 8) and a Senior Lecturer grade (Grade 9). For more information on the criteria and specific duties for each grade, please refer to the candidate brief.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a market‑competitive gross salary ranging from £38,784.49 – £67,468.52 per annum, benchmarked in accordance with sector practice in China, taking into account your experience, performance and grade of the position in China. Individuals will be responsible for any worldwide taxes and social security arising on your income. This includes, but is not limited to, University income (unless otherwise agreed) and personal income such as bank interest, dividend income and rental income.

If required, support to relocate to China will be provided, including a tax briefing from our tax advisors in both your home country and China. You will receive a monthly allowance in lieu of a pension, private medical insurance for you and your accompanying dependents, and a tax‑free relocation allowance (typically 10% of your salary up to a maximum of £8,000) to support the costs of your relocation. Such costs may include, but are not limited to, flights, shipping, temporary accommodation, purchasing excess baggage and ground transportation to/from airport.

Understanding and adapting to cultural differences is critical to the success of an international relocation. The University emphasises the importance of cultural awareness and expects you and your eligible dependents to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all professional and personal interactions. The University may offer cultural services tax‑free, such as cultural training programs and online courses, to assist in this transition.

Any offer will be contingent upon having and retaining a valid right to work in China and providing the necessary documentation in support of this. The University will support the visa process and any associated costs for you and your dependents, defined as your spouse/partner and up to two children under the age of 18 (or up to age 21 if in full‑time education) who will live with you on a year‑round basis in China.

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/.

Equal Opportunities

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040