Tutor (Games)

The School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University is a purpose-built, interdisciplinary school at the forefront of creative and digital education. A £35 million investment in cutting-edge facilities, industry networks, and innovative teaching, SODA equips students with the skills and experience to shape the future of creative content.

Students study across a wide range of disciplines—film, animation, UX, photography, games design, games art, music and sound design, and more—often collaborating across courses and working on live briefs with industry partners. Our flexible offering includes foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, as well as apprenticeships, summer schools and short courses.

Building on the strengths of the Manchester School of Art and its 180-year legacy of creative innovation, SODA is driven by a unique blend of artistic craft, technical skill, and research-informed practice. Based in Manchester, a global hub for creative and digital industries, we're proud of our strong connections with industry and cultural partners.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Tutor in Games on a fixed-term basis for the 2025-26 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner or educator to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative teaching environment and support the development of the next generation of creative professionals.

Key Areas of Expertise

We're looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Game engine workflows (Unreal and/or Unity)
• Level design and worldbuilding
• 3D modelling pipelines
• Blueprints or visual scripting

Additional expertise in concept design and critical games theory would be a strong advantage.

Apply Now

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through our application portal (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button). Your cover letter should address the key criteria outlined in the job description.

For more information about the role or informal enquiries, please contact:

• Beth Senior: B.Senior@mmu.ac.uk
• Owen Calderbank: O.Calderbank@mmu.ac.uk
• Carlo Harvey: C.Harvey@mmu.ac.uk

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.