Game Design with Unreal Engine Instructors for Spring & Summer Online and In-Person Teen Course[...]

Game Design with Unreal Engine Instructors for Spring & Summer Online and In-Person Teen Courses (Part/Time Contract)

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: VIDEO004785

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• Posted: November 19, 2024
• Part-Time
• Remote

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Description

Circuit Stream is a leader in future skills training and learning content. We offer world-class educational services for teen and adult learners with a focus on the skills needed to leverage emerging technology.

We are seeking passionate Game Designers with a deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and game design principles to instruct our Game Design with Unreal Engine courses for learners aged 13-18 offered both in-person at campuses in Canada and U.S. and also online. Students will learn the key concepts of game design and prototyping using industry-standard tools and processes. Learners will acquire the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to create their own games using Unreal Engine and Blueprints.

Our Game Design with Unreal Engine teen courses will be offered at multiple times in the formats and locations below (subject to enrollments). Please indicate your availability and location as part of this application process. Preference will be given to candidates who are available to teach during the day (8am - 3pm PT) in March, June, July, and August, both in-person and online. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted starting in January 2025.

• Online in March, June, July, and August
• Toronto in-person in July and August
• Vancouver in-person in July and August
• Montreal in-person in July and August
• Calgary in-person in July and August
• Seattle in-person in June, July, and August
• Dallas in-person in June, July, and August
• Charlotte in-person in June, July, and August
• Orlando in-person in June, July, and August
• Irvine in-person in June, July, and August

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions with teen learners following the Game Design with Unreal Engine course curriculum.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, develop, and iterate on their 3rd Person Platformer Game project.
• Showcase proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, visual scripting with Blueprints, version control systems like Git, and game design concepts.
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.

Requirements

• Availability to teach during the day (between the hours of 8am to 3pm PT) in Spring and Summer 2025.
• Industry experience as a game designer at a game studio or tech or entertainment company utilizing Unreal Engine.
• Strong foundation in Unreal Launcher, Unreal Engine 5.2, Figma, and game design fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree or final year studies in Computer Science, or graduate of Circuit Stream Game Design Bootcamp or similar programs.
• Previous experience teaching coding to kids/teens or experience as a teaching assistant for university or college-level courses.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Innate logical thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture logical thinking in students.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
• A strong portfolio of relevant work to showcase your skills and experience.

Our Values (Part of everything we do!)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What's In It For You

• Integral member of a fast-growing company and Instructor team.
• Part-time/contractor set up so you can also have other projects on the go.
• Instructor training and professional development.
• Community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.

Join us in shaping the future of youth programs and game design education. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted starting in January 2025.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our company to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment.

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