Senior Lecturer in Games Art

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Games Art to join our dynamic and innovative academic team here at the prestigious London College of Communication campus within The University of the Arts London (UAL).

We are keen to receive applications from specialists in Games Art Production. We are especially keen to secure an established specialist in their discipline area, such as (but not limited to) 3D Character Art, Digital Concept Art, Lighting, Animation, Simulations and FX, etc.

This senior role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of games art education through management of students and your teaching team, delivering a cutting-edge games art education through workshops, lectures and seminars, curriculum development and knowledge sharing, and vital industry engagement and networking.

As part of a diverse and forward-thinking team at the forefront of creative arts, you will have the chance to inspire and mentor the next generation of game artists, collaborate with industry leaders, and contribute to cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to take the next step in your academic career and make a lasting impact in a vibrant academic community, we want to hear from you. Join us in driving excellence and innovation at one of the world's leading arts institutions.

About you

You will hold a relevant subject aligned degree and extensive professional experience within the games industry; you will demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in your field. Building on this foundation, along with your strong subject understanding and excellent communication skills, you will confidently engage with diverse groups of highly creative learners and our dedicated course teams. You are unafraid to challenge industry tropes and lead from the front in establishing high standards within the classroom. Demonstrating a professional working attitude towards both students and staff, you will establish yourself as a key specialist in your subject area and support students in reaching their maximum potential. Join the University of the Arts London at the London College of Communication campus and become part of a vibrant team at the forefront of games art education, driving excellence and innovation in this exciting field.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 39 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
▪ Teachers Pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.