Senior Lecturer in Game Design

University of Wolverhampton; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is looking for a Senior Lecturer in Game Design to lead innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Candidates should have strong industry experience, particularly in video game design and a background in virtual production. This role will contribute significantly to the development of creative digital courses and enhance students' learning experience.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Long Service Recognition benefits

Free Will Writing Service

IT & Mobile Discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Gym membership discounts

Eyecare Support

Free flu vaccinations

Paycare Health Benefit Plan

Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements

Free On-site Parking

Cycle Benefits Scheme

Employee Discounts

Travel Discounts

Access to support networks and events

Library Access

Staff Scholarship Scheme

Qualifications

• Recent industry experience in innovative video game design and development.
• Ability to design, produce, and teach Game Design across a variety of digital formats.
• Experience in Higher Education and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate Game Design courses.
• Enhance delivery of Animation and Film Production courses.
• Drive the development of VFX and virtual production strands.

Skills

Industry experience in video game design

Knowledge of 3D software

Experience with Unreal Blueprint

Knowledge of virtual production

Art-based digital 3D skills

Education

Higher Education experience

Tools

Unreal Engine

Real-time rendering software

Job description

Senior Lecturer in Game Design

Location: Wolverhampton Campus, Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. Contract Type: Permanent. Salary: £50,253 - £58,226 pa. Closing Date: 08/12/2025. Job Reference: 14623.

Integral to the future of our exciting Wolverhampton Screen School facility, the School of Creative Industries is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer (Programme Leader) in Game Design. Ideal candidates will have recent industry experience of innovative video game design and development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and creative candidate to lead and contribute to our portfolio in Game Design, primarily within our undergraduate courses but also to develop/enhance provision at postgraduate level.

We are seeking an industry-focused person with knowledge, practice and relevant experience of a range of Game Design production activities including directing/producing, coordinating/pipeline experience, visual development, 3D software knowledge, character and/or environment concept art.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose enthusiasm and professionalism inspire confidence and build good rapport with students, colleagues and external partners.

Ideal candidates will be able to design, produce and teach Game Design across a variety of digital formats.

The post will also be a crucial Programme Leader for related areas of the Screen School, pushing forward ambitions for developing VFX and virtual production strands within wider course delivery. It is likely that the postholder will enhance delivery of the revalidated Animation (3D software) and Film Production (compositing, rendering, etc.). As such, we see this new Programme Leader as driving forward the increasingly convergent trajectory of traditionally separate courses in HE.

We are looking for a specialist in art-based digital 3D with a potential background in animation, concept art, character/level design. Experience of Higher Education, Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditation and understanding of VFX would be an advantage as well as virtual production knowledge/experience.

Knowledge of Creative Producer, XR content, and specific skills in the following would be an advantage:

• Unreal Blueprint coding Game Engine (software environment that creates moving images at 30 frames per second or higher).
• Real-time rendering and motion sequence technology.

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi‑faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On‑site Parking – available across campuses.
• Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability and Women's networks.
• Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part‑time higher education, up to PhD level.
• Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority heritage and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled but nevertheless encounter challenges).