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Circuit Stream is a leader in future technology training and learning content. Our mission is to help expand the future technology creator space. We do this by building world-class educational services that focus on making it easier for people and organizations around the world to learn the skills needed to leverage the power of future skills.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Game Design (with Unreal Engine) Bootcamp Instructor to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of industry-ready software developers. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in Unreal Engine for prototyping purposes. The Game Design Bootcamp Instructor will have the exciting opportunity to impart industry knowledge, foster creative thinking, and guide students in honing their game design skills.

Ideal candidates will be available to work part-time (average 8-10 hours per week) in the evenings. The fixed price contract for this position is CAD 1,450 per month (for 30 weeks course). This position is open candidates based in Pacific or Mountain time zones in Canada with the opportunity to work 100% remote. The next cohort courses will be taught in 2.5 hour time slots 2 times per week from May to December.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and comprehensive classroom sessions, workshops, and hands-on projects related to game design, utilizing a learner-centered approach.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the game design curriculum, ensuring it remains current, relevant, and aligned with industry trends.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to students as they ideate, prototype, and iterate on their game design projects.
• Offer personalized tutoring and support to students, assisting them in overcoming challenges and optimizing their game design projects.
• Showcase proficiency in using Unreal Engine for game prototyping, offering demonstrations and tutorials to students, or actively learn and apply Unreal Engine prototyping skills.
• Share real-world experiences, case studies, and insights from the game development industry to offer students a holistic understanding of the field.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors, industry professionals, and other departments to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities and enhance the overall educational experience.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments that accurately measure student understanding and progress within the course.
• Stay updated with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices in game design to continuously enhance your own skills and instruction techniques.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 of professional experience in the game development industry, with a proven track record of successful game design projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Game Design, Game Development, Computer Science, or a related field of education.
• Expertise: Proficiency in game design principles, mechanics, and narrative. Demonstrable experience with Unreal Engine for game prototyping or a strong commitment to rapidly acquire this skill.
• Instructional Abilities: Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Creativity: Innate creative thinking and the ability to inspire and nurture creativity in students.
• Playtesting and Iteration: Strong understanding of playtesting methodologies and iterative player-centric design processes, and the ability to guide students in implementing these principles.
• Mentorship: A passion for guiding and mentoring students, fostering their growth, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to evolving curriculum needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Team Player: A collaborative attitude, eager to contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• Continuous Learning: A proactive attitude towards ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with industry advancements.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio of game design projects or relevant work to showcase your skills and experience.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates cross-cultural agility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Displays strong customer focus
• Is results driven, and has a goal-oriented mindset
• Demonstrates perseverance
• Solves problems effectively
• Writes and communicates effectively for a variety of audiences

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 team and company
• Part-time/contractor set up so you can also have other projects on the go
• Ability to work remotely
• Competitive fixed-price contractor model
• Ongoing renewal and engagement opportunities available to our instructors

Join us in shaping the future of game design education and inspiring the next generation of game designers. Apply now to embark on this rewarding journey with us! We strongly encourage you to include a link to your portfolio or relevant projects in your application.

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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