Assistant Professor - Game Design

Role Overview

The Game Design & Development Faculty will teach, guide, and mentor students in core

game creation processes, including design fundamentals, gameplay mechanics, prototyping,

and development in industry-standard engines. The role includes academic delivery, project

supervision, and active participation in departmental and industry-driven activities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Teaching & Academic Delivery

• Conduct lectures, labs, and workshops in:
• Game Design Fundamentals (mechanics, dynamics, systems, level design)
• Game Development using Unity / Unreal Engine
• Gameplay prototyping and iteration UI/UX for games
• Asset integration and optimization
• Scripting basics (C# for Unity or Blueprint/Python for Unreal)
• Prepare lesson plans, assignments, and evaluation material.

B. Student Mentoring & Project Supervision

• Guide students in game projects, prototypes, and final-year capstone games.
• Mentor teams participating in game jams, hackathons, and competitions.
• Help students build industry-ready portfolios and demo reels.

C. Curriculum & Academic Contribution

• Contribute to curriculum design and update modules as per current industry standards.
• Integrate new technologies such as AR/VR, AI in games, procedural design, etc.

D. Industry Interaction & Departmental Activities

• Support workshops, guest lectures, industry sessions, and events like game jams.
• Assist in academic audits, documentation, and quality processes.

3. Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Unity (C#) and/or Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++).
• Deep understanding of:

Game mechanics, systems design, and level design

Game production pipeline

Optimization techniques

Asset workflow (integration, lighting, materials, physics)

Version control (Git/Perforce)

2D/3D asset integration

Gameplay design documentation (GDD, flowcharts, prototypes)

4. Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Animation, Interactive Media, or related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of industry experience in game design or development.
• Teaching experience is an advantage but not mandatory for skilled professionals.

5. Desirable Attributes

• Passion for mentoring and working with students.
• Creative and analytical thinking.
• Ability to stay updated with modern tools and trends in gaming.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.