Assistant Professor – Game Design & Development

Dayananda Sagar University; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayananda Sagar University invites applications for an Assistant Professor – Game Design & Development to join its faculty. You will teach game design, development, mechanics, level design, and programming while mentoring students in prototyping, storytelling, UI/UX, and real-time rendering.

The role involves applying industry tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, and Blender, guiding student projects, fostering collaborations with the industry, and helping develop an up-to-date curriculum

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Game Design/Development or CS, with teaching or industry exposure.
• 2–5 years of relevant teaching or industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of Unity, Unreal Engine, C, C++, Python and workflows.
• Knowledge of game mechanics, level design, AI, physics and procedural generation.

Responsibilities

• Teach Game Design, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Level Design and Game Programming.
• Mentor students in prototyping, interactive storytelling, UI/UX and real-time rendering.
• Work with Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Blender and related tools.
• Guide student projects, game jams, research and industry collaborations.
• Develop industry-aligned curriculum and contribute to academic activities.
• Explore AI-driven game development, AR/VR, XR and immersive technologies.
• Develop AR/VR platform-based games and applications.

Skills

Game Design

Game Development

Game Mechanics

Level Design

Game Programming

Education

Master’s/PhD in Game Design/Development/CS

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Godot

Blender

Job description

Department: School of Design and Digital Transmedia

Dayananda Sagar University is looking for a passionate Assistant Professor – Game Design & Development to join its faculty team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Game Design, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Level Design, and Game Programming.
• Mentor students in game prototyping, interactive storytelling, UI/UX, and real-time rendering.
• Work with Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Blender, and related industry tools.
• Guide student projects, game jams, research, and industry collaborations.
• Develop industry-aligned curriculum and contribute to academic activities.
• Explore AI-driven game development, AR/VR, XR, and immersive technologies.
• Develop AR/VR platform-based games and applications.

Eligibility & Skills:

• Master’s degree/PhD in Game Design, Game Development, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 2–5 years of relevant teaching or industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of Unity, Unreal Engine, C, C++, Python, and game development workflows.
• Knowledge of game mechanics, level design, AI, physics, procedural generation, and interactive media.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and teamwork skills.