Student TA - DES-335-A RPG Design (Cagle), S27

DigiPen USA LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking a Student TA for DES-335-A RPG Design (Cagle) at the Redmond campus. You will assist with lectures, grading, and office hours, supporting students in a 10-hour weekly schedule.

Applicants must be current DigiPen students, available during class times, and prepared to help peers with game design and writing. The role runs Jan 4–Apr 25, 2027, with a wage range of $17.73–$18.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Available to work during listed class times with no conflicts.
• Experience writing, designing, and GMing tabletop RPG systems.
• Strong narrative design and writing/editing skills.
• DES-335 knowledge preferred; deep RPG knowledge acceptable.
• Proven proficiency with course material and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor in classroom tasks and labs as needed.
• Grade and provide feedback on student work outside class.
• Schedule and hold office hours to support students.
• Track time worked and report to the instructor.
• Coordinate with the professor on assignments and prep.

Skills

Tabletop RPG design

Game Mastering

Narrative design

Writing & editing

Mentoring peers

Education

DES-335 course knowledge

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

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Redmond Campus
Redmond, WA 98052, USA

• Student
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: STUDE002276

Description

Applicants MUST be current students at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title: Student TA - DES-335-A RPG Design (Cagle), S27

Reports to: Eric Cagle

Class Times:

Tuesday – 11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Wednesday – 11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

NOTE: TAs are welcome, but not required, to attend on lecture days (Mondays). Candidates will need to create office hours outside of class times to assist with students and aid in assessments.

Essential Functions

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by instructor.

TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Classroom set up and tear-down tables and/or easels during class;
• Making copies for students
• Grading student work
• Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
• Meeting students online, if required
• Grading lab-reports using the provided guidelines
• Uploading grades onto Moodle
• Providing constructive feedback in the grading to the students
• Timely delivery of graded reports/assignments and maintaining consistency and clarity in grading
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

• Must be available to work during the class times listed above with no other class conflict or overlap
• Experience writing, designing, and Game Mastering a variety of Tabletop Role-Playing Game systems
• Strong SYSTEM and narrative design skills
• Strong writing and editing experience
• Candidates that have taken DES-335 before preferred, although extensive TTRPG knowledge is also acceptable as a substitute
• Have proven proficiency with the course material
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
• Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
• Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours
• Be available to create “office hours” outside of listed class time to answer student questions and assist the professor with assignment grading or prep

Expected dates of employment

January 4 – April 25, 2027

Expected number of hours per week

10

Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class.

Wage Range

$17.73 - $18.75 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Requirements to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

Working Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed DES-335 with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.

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