7 Game Design jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Game Design Lecturer

Location: Coventry 

Salary: £25-30p/h 

Start Date: September

Hours: 37 per week 

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer to join our team, delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to support our learners in achieving their full potential. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons that meet curriculum standards and reflect industry needs.

Are you ready for your next challenge in Further Education? Do you have a passion for education with plenty of enthusiasm to develop and inspire the next generation? We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to join a growing team, teaching on Level 2 and Level 3. 

You will hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant Games Design/Games Art discipline, a degree in a related field is desirable, and a relevant teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards). Experience and knowledge of specific games design packages including Maya, Substance Painter and Unreal Engine is essential.

Recent or current vocational experience in Games Design and of teaching games development, digital graphics and animation would be advantageous.

You must be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for teaching with an ability to motivate and inspire learners to succeed.

Requirements

Must-Have:

• Relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards within a specified timescale

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification, or equivalent competency, in Communication/Literacy and Maths or willingness to achieve in a specified timescale

• Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Games Design/Art related discipline.

• Degree in Games Design/Art related discipline

Benefits of working with Teacheractive:

• A dedicated and expert consultant
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
• We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT, we welcome your application.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

A world-class partner to the games industry, trusted to deliver the highest quality services with passion, expertise and agility

To serve our partners by enhancing the experience of gamers across the world through our passionate and expert team

Quality, Passion, Agility, Customer Intimacy, Teamwork

Over the last 20 years Universally Speaking has built a reputation as a trusted partner in supporting studios to make some of the world’s greatest games and applications.

Games are only great when you step forward and bring your best skills to the team. Are you ready for your challenge?

You will be one of the first people to experience the game and will be part of a dynamic, high performing and multi-disciplined team whose mission is to get the game ready for release.

You’ll have a passion to get things right, you are thorough in your attention to detail, you’re open to learning new skills and work hard to hit deadlines.

It doesn’t matter if this is your first job or you’ve been working for years, you’ll want to be part of the best testing team on the planet where every day you’re learning as you work on a variety of different projects.

• Your job is to make sure games and applications give the best user experience by being bug free.
• To do this you will learn how to follow the Universally Speaking QA process and professional standards which we have optimised over the years to be the best in the industry.
• You’ll use a variety of industry standard bug databases to write detailed bug reports that get you noticed as someone who is trusted and cares about making games better.
• Reporting issues is where it starts but you’ll also have ownership to ensure that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
• You’ll become the QA Expert across a broad range of Indie to AAA projects and given areas of specialisation
• You’ll own, manage, create, and regularly execute test cases throughout the project life cycle. This includes document testing practises, QA process & reporting method.
• You’ll actively participate in test requirement gathering with developers to ensure QA effectively tests and supports all features of the project.
• You’ll be one step ahead in looking at ways to make improvements, take ownership for additional activities and create efficiencies in the way you work.

• Quality, velocity and precision of bug reports
• On time delivery
• Team working and communication
• Continuous improvement and knowledge of QA workflow and techniques

Requirements

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Are passionate about video games
• Are quick learning and adaptable
• Have a focus on quality and a keen eye for detail
• Have an inquisitive mind
• Are a team player, with the ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines
• Are pro-active, tenacious, and enthusiastic
• Are good with computers – word processing, database handling, record keeping, good working knowledge of MS Office Suit
• Are familiar with varied systems and hardware, from PC to console to mobiles
• Are happy to work in our offices in Wyboston Lakes
• Are reliable and consistent
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

• Management and execution of automated tests
• Used version control software, issue task tracking or project management tools
• Been part of games development projects or jams in the past and know something about development engines
• Experience in using Jira

Benefits

• Training
• Wellbeing Portal including Live Chat and Support

• Mini Health checks

• Access to Counselling and structured therapy

A London-based investment firmis expanding its focus on the dynamic and fast-evolving video gaming sector. Backed by a team with deep experience in global investments, the firm partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth across high-potential digital entertainment companies.

We are looking for an Associate to join the investment team, specifically focusing on the gaming vertical. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes gaming — either as a lifelong passion or through hands-on experience in the industry — and is excited by the chance to shape the future of gaming companies through investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and sector mapping within the gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem
• Evaluate potential investments through financial modeling, commercial diligence, and company benchmarking
• Work closely with senior team members on deal origination, structuring, and execution
• Support value creation across portfolio companies, including strategic planning and performance tracking
• Prepare investment memos, market insights, and updates for internal decision-making and external communication
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and operators to build insight and relationships within the gaming community

Candidate Profile:

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or within the gaming industry (corporate or studio side)
• Deep interest in — or personal history with — gaming, game development, esports, or gaming media
• Solid financial and analytical skill set, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability
• Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Self-driven and adaptable, with a genuine enthusiasm for early-stage and growth investing

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to a high-conviction investment approach focused on gaming and emerging tech
• The chance to work alongside experienced investors and operators across cutting-edge businesses
• A platform that encourages independent thinking, ownership, and long-term value creation
• Competitive compensation and a clear path for growth

AJ Chambers is working with a Top Tier, Legal 500 firm in Central London and they currently have an interesting opportunity for a Senior IP & Commercial Lawyer to join their gaming team.

You’ll be working closely with the head of the department, acting as the deputy head and providing support to junior members of the team. You’ll be advising on a range of aspects in the gaming sector which include:

• IP protection
• Regulation & compliance
• Data protection
• Commercial transactions within gaming

If you’ve got an interest in gaming and cover commercial law, this could be the ideal role for you.

You’ll be offered a fantastic package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working

Please apply or get in touch with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.

A London-based investment firmis expanding its focus on the dynamic and fast-evolving video gaming sector. Backed by a team with deep experience in global investments, the firm partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth across high-potential digital entertainment companies.

We are looking for an Associate to join the investment team, specifically focusing on the gaming vertical. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes gaming — either as a lifelong passion or through hands-on experience in the industry — and is excited by the chance to shape the future of gaming companies through investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and sector mapping within the gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem
• Evaluate potential investments through financial modeling, commercial diligence, and company benchmarking
• Work closely with senior team members on deal origination, structuring, and execution
• Support value creation across portfolio companies, including strategic planning and performance tracking
• Prepare investment memos, market insights, and updates for internal decision-making and external communication
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and operators to build insight and relationships within the gaming community

Candidate Profile:

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or within the gaming industry (corporate or studio side)
• Deep interest in — or personal history with — gaming, game development, esports, or gaming media
• Solid financial and analytical skill set, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability
• Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Self-driven and adaptable, with a genuine enthusiasm for early-stage and growth investing

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to a high-conviction investment approach focused on gaming and emerging tech
• The chance to work alongside experienced investors and operators across cutting-edge businesses
• A platform that encourages independent thinking, ownership, and long-term value creation
• Competitive compensation and a clear path for growth

AJ Chambers is working with a Top Tier, Legal 500 firm in Central London and they currently have an interesting opportunity for a Senior IP & Commercial Lawyer to join their gaming team.

You’ll be working closely with the head of the department, acting as the deputy head and providing support to junior members of the team. You’ll be advising on a range of aspects in the gaming sector which include:

• IP protection
• Regulation & compliance
• Data protection
• Commercial transactions within gaming

If you’ve got an interest in gaming and cover commercial law, this could be the ideal role for you.

You’ll be offered a fantastic package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working

Please apply or get in touch with Andrew Fragnito-Day at AJ Chambers.