Part-Time (30h/ 40h) Lecturer in Game Design - BSBI Hamburg (m/f/d)

About the Role
The MA Game Design programme at BSBI encourages critical thinking, innovation, and experimentation. As a lecturer in Game Design, you will contribute to developing and delivering modules that focus on creative gameplay mechanics, storytelling, prototyping, visual aesthetics, and industry-standard production pipelines. You will guide students in crafting compelling experiences using game engines and digital tools, while fostering a strong foundation in theory, practice, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
•    Teach assigned academic modules in Game Design, Game Development, or Interactive Media.
•    Support students in building and showcasing industry-ready portfolios, including prototypes and pitch documents.
•    Develop engaging syllabi, lesson plans, and creative assignments aligned with programme goals.
•    Evaluate student performance through assignments, presentations, and practical projects.
•    Supervise Master's dissertations and final game projects.
•    Encourage cross-disciplinary approaches integrating storytelling, UI/UX, and visual development.
•    Guide students in using tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, or similar.
•    Provide mentorship and feedback during studio sessions, critiques, and one-on-one consultations.
•    Participate in academic activities including open days, student exhibitions, and faculty meetings.
•    Collaborate with industry professionals and contribute to curriculum development in line with emerging trends.
•    Promote an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.


About You
•    A Master’s degree (or higher) in Game Design, Game Development, Interactive Media, or a related field.
•    Strong portfolio of professional work in game development (e.g., indie, AAA, serious games).
•    Experience teaching or mentoring in higher education or equivalent settings.
•    Proficiency in game engines (Unity or Unreal), 2D/3D graphics software, and prototyping tools.
•    Solid understanding of game mechanics, systems design, and player psychology.
•    Familiarity with storytelling techniques, visual scripting, and level design.
•    Knowledge of current industry workflows, pipelines, and collaborative development models (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
•    Excellent communication and feedback skills.
•    Experience using educational platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, or similar) is preferred.
•    Fluency in spoken and written English; German is desirable.

Preferred Qualities
•    Passion for innovation, creativity, and digital storytelling.
•    Active engagement with the game industry or academic research in game studies.
•    Experience in organizing game jams, workshops, or public showcases.
•    Commitment to supporting a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogy.BSBI’s mission is to educate students to effectively shape the future and become excellent leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing business world. It also aims to teach students to understand how businesses function and how economic success is generated. BSBI offers industry-relevant programs that focus on the development of practical entrepreneurial skills necessary for professional success. Located in the heart of Berlin, we are an international business school that offers academic excellence. We are a member of Global University Systems (GUS) and provide unlimited career opportunities for its students and staff.