Lecturer (Part-Time) : Game Design

Vega School; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer in Game Design to deliver game design modules and support students in their academic pursuits. The ideal candidate will possess an Honours degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three years of industry experience. Responsibilities include preparing lectures, marking assessments, and engaging with professional development. The role is tailored for someone passionate about mentoring students and experienced in design tools like Unity and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree or Masters in a design field with relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in game design or related fields.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating full game design process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for lectures based on provided content.
• Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes.
• Support student academic success through workshops.

Skills

Expertise in Design Thinking

Experience designing for various genres

Familiarity with Unity

Ability to mentor students

Education

Honours Degree / Masters in a design field

Honours degree in Digital Design or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Lecturer (Part-Time) : Game Design at Vega School.

This role involves delivering game design modules, guiding and supporting students, and participating in academic activities as part of Emeris teaching staff. Direct Reporting Line: Head: Academic. Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach to ensure consistent standards of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare for lectures based on provided content.
• Supplement content with own expertise.
• Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours.
• Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed.
• Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success.
• Provide content feedback.
• Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Ideal : Honours Degree / Masters in a design field, such as BCIS Multimedia, Bachelor of Film Arts (Game Design) or Digital Arts with relevant work experience in the Game Design industry.
• Alternatively : Honours degree in Digital Design, Media, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field with creative development or programming experience relevant to second‑year level game design.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in game design or related creative fields.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and platforms (mobile and desktop).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating engagement with the full game design process, including conceptualisation, prototyping, iteration, and final execution.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in Design Thinking and Creative Strategy for problem‑solving and critical engagement.
• Experience designing for various genres and platforms (mobile, PC, etc.).
• Familiarity with tools such as Unity, Unreal, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or other relevant design software.
• Ability to mentor students in both theoretical and practical aspects of game design.

Working Conditions

This is an Independent Contractor role.

Application Response

Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible.

Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Closing Date : 19 December