Description
Lecturer / Senior
Lecturer
Department of Game Software Design and Production
Description: Full-time faculty position
in Department of Game Software Design and Production. We expect to make an
appointment at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, although more senior
candidates will also be considered.
Campus: DigiPen
(Singapore)
Starting Date: ASAP
Qualifications: At
least a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience working in
the Design Industry in the capacity of Senior or Lead UX/UI Designer,
Creative Director, Design Manager, Product Designer, Web or Application
Designer, Game or Level Designer etc. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of their
area of specialization and can translate this knowledge into practical examples
in the classroom.
Appropriate software
expertise could include Unity/Unreal, Adobe CC including XD, After Effects etc.
as relevant to their area of experience. Experience operating within various
production processes such as Scrum/Agile are also a plus. Candidate must have at
least 3 shipped professional products (games, apps, commercial software or
large-scale fully custom websites etc.)
Responsibilities: The candidate is
expected to teach topics that could include Game Design, Level Design, UX/UI
and Product Design, depending on their unique knowledge and background. He/she
may also be required to develop/co-develop teaching and materials and conduct
student assessments.
Other responsibilities may
include Capstone project supervision, subject co-ordination, academic advising,
curriculum development and institutional services. We offer a wide variety of
modules; from traditional game design lessons to virtual/mixed reality
integrated in game design, UX/UI research and design process. Candidate should
be a lifelong learner and must have experience in managing junior designers,
interns and/or students.
The candidate must have a
strong commitment towards teaching excellence. He/she should have good verbal
and written communication skills. In addition, we are looking for a self-driven
and responsible individual who can work well with the team.
Salary: Salary is competitive and based
on experience and education.
Application: Along
with the resume, if the candidate has a portfolio site, please include a link
in the email address below. Please include a cover letter stating why you are
interested in a teaching position at DigiPen Institute of Technology,
Singapore.
Mr. Michael Thompson
Department Chair, Game Software Design and Production