Senior Lecturer in Game Design
Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences Contract Type Permanent Salary £50,253 - £58,226 pa Closing Date 08/12/2025 Job Reference 14623 Documents
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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, co-ordinating / pipeline experience, visual development, 3D software knowledge, character and/or environment concept art.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose enthusiasm and professionalism inspires confidence, and builds a good rapport with students, colleagues and external partners. We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Ideal candidates will be able to design, produce and teach Game Design across a variety of digital formats.
This post will also be a crucial Programme Leader in related areas of the Screen School, pushing forward our 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:-
2. Unreal Blueprint coding Game Engine (software environment that creates moving images at 30 frames per second or higher.
3. Real-time rendering and motion sequence technology.
Staff Benefits
You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.
We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:
Your Benefits:
4. Competitive salaries
5. Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
6. Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
7. Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
8. IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family &
9. friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
10. Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
11. Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
12. Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
13. Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
14. Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
15. Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You:
16. Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
17. Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
18. Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
19. Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
20. Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
21. Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
22. Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
23. Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
24. Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
25. 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)