Head teacher Game Programming Futuregames/Changemaker Educations

Come and join Sweden’s leading games education and help us to build the next generation of talented game programmers!

About us

Futuregames has been a leading games education in Sweden for over 20 years and has provided a large part of the current workforce in the games industry nationally.

Today we run schools in Boden, Karlstad, Skellefteå and Stockholm with around 600 students in game art, game design, game programming, game testing, VR/AR, Project Manager Games & IT and more.

The schools work under the parent company Changemaker Educations AB, a rapidly growing education provider working across the digital and creative industries.

Futuregames programs are accredited and regulated by Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education MYH.

We offer competitive salaries, 6 weeks paid vacation, flexible workhours, and the possibility for a part hybrid workplace. You will have a lot of freedom when it comes to your role as well as a chance to develop your skills and knowledge. We have a collective agreement with the trade union Unionen.

Learn more about us on our website.

About the job

As Head Teacher in Game Programming, you will have an active role within the educations in Skellefteå. There are both classes focused on mobile platforms, and towards C++ programming. You will be a part of the planning, developing, teaching, and evaluating the education. You will also be teaching and coaching the students as well as cooperating with other teachers, guest teachers, head of educations and others across our sites. The role also includes maintaining and building industry-related relationships.

Futuregames’ main concept of learning is through Game Projects, where multi-disciplinary teams work in close connection with mentors and game industry representatives. You will be a part of the team, planning and executing game projects or all educations.

About you

To be eligible for this role, it is required that you have worked as a game programmer. In your previous role you have gained industry-specific skills and experience from working with C#, C++, and game engines. In addition to these skills and experiences, you also have a teaching aptitude. You are structured and meticulous in your way of working.

Must haves

• Experience working as a game programmer
• C# and C++ skills and experience
• Professional English skills

Nice to haves

• Teaching experience

Application

Last day to apply is November 4th, interviews may be held on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled before the last application day. Make sure to submit your application as soon as possible!

Form of employment: Permanent employment (we apply 6 months probationary employment).
Working hours: Fulltime, or part time if preferred
Salary: According to agreement
Planned starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Skellefteå

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, you may contact Ellen Englund at ellen.englund@byhart.se or 079-104 45 65.

We look forward to your application!