Senior Technician - Games Development

UAG; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwich University of the Arts is seeking a Senior Games Development Specialist to inspire students with code, engines, and development pipelines in a hands-on learning environment.

You will work with the Games teaching team to run workshops in Unreal Engine, Godot, and Unity, advancing projects from concept to prototype while mentoring students in practical game development techniques.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in programming, games design and development for interactive entertainment.
• Experience with game engines and development pipelines to deliver hands-on workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Services Manager with the smooth operation of the dedicated games labs and facilities.
• Design and deliver hands-on technical workshops focused on Unreal Engine for students at varying levels.
• Assist students as they develop original game projects using industry-standard engines.
• Provide programming guidance in C++ to help students prototype and deliver gameplay experiences.

Skills

Programming

Games design

Software development

Tools

C++

Unreal Engine

Godot

Unity

Job description

At Norwich, we champion transdisciplinary creativity, blending traditional techniques with digital innovation and emerging technologies. Our high-quality workshops and technical resources provide students with the tools to explore both material and digital thinking, helping them achieve their creative ambitions.

We are seeking a passionate Games Development Specialist to join our award-winning games community. This senior technical position is perfect for someone who can inspire students to harness the power of code, game engines, and development pipelines, and who brings strong technical skills in programming, games design and development, and software development tailored to interactive entertainment.

In this role, you will support the Technical Services Manager with the smooth operation of our dedicated games labs and specialist technical facilities. Working closely with the Games teaching team, you will design and deliver hands‑on technical workshops focused on games development in Unreal Engine which will range from introductory sessions for new students to things like advanced workshops exploring game mechanics, physics, and AI.

As a Senior Technician, you will work closely with students as they develop original game projects. You will draw on your programming expertise in C++, supporting students as they create cutting‑edge games using industry‑standard engines such as Unreal Engine, Godot, and Unity.

We are looking for an individual who actively encourages experimentation and creative risk‑taking in games development, helping students apply the latest technologies to prototype and deliver innovative gameplay experiences for a variety of audiences. Your advanced programming skills and understanding of games production will be crucial in supporting students to create exceptional, engaging games.

Norwich University of the Arts is proud to be a member of the Sony PlayStation First Academic Partnership Programme. In 2023, The Rookies ranked Norwich University among the world’s top 30 institutions for creative education, and TIGA awarded Norwich University’s best educational institute of the year — a testament to our commitment to excellence in this dynamic and ever‑evolving field.

Working Hours:37 Hours per week for 52 weeks per year

Closing date for applications:9th November 2026 at 9am

Interview date:24th November 2026

£33,002 to £37,694 per annum