Job Description
Job Title: Lecturer - Games DesignLocation: West MidlandsSalary: £27,665 - £40,644 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)Hours: 37 hours per week, term-timeRole OverviewWe're seeking an experienced and creative Games Design Lecturer to join our Creative Industries team. You'll deliver engaging and effective teaching across Levels 2 and 3, helping students explore theory and develop practical skills in game art, design, and development.Key Responsibilities
* Plan, design, and deliver high-quality lessons in games design and development.
* Support and inspire students through practical workshops, project-based learning, and portfolio development.
* Guide students in software use (e.g., Unity, Unreal, Maya, 3ds Max), 2D/3D asset creation, narrative design, mechanics, and user experience.
* Continuously design and assess student work, providing timely feedback.
* Collaborate with industry professionals and coordinate project showcases or industry-linked brief days.
* Participate in curriculum development and mapping to BTEC/VRQ frameworks.
* Promote safeguarding and equality, ensuring supportive learning environments.
* Engage in college initiatives, outreach, enrichment, and student progression planning.
Person SpecificationEssential:
* Relevant degree or vocational qualification in Games Design, Game Art, Multimedia, Computer Science with Game modules, or related fields.
* Industry experience in games design, asset creation, or interactive media.
* Familiarity with relevant software (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, graphic and modeling tools).
* Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
* Valid enhanced DBS clearance.
Desirable:
* Experience teaching in FE/higher education or mentoring aspiring game developers.
* Knowledge of student assessment and feedback processes.
* A portfolio of published or student-based game projects and an understanding of current industry trends.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.