Game Design Technologist

1 month ago


Oakville, Canada Sheridan College Full time
Job Title: Game Design Technologist (Temporary) Faculty/Department: Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Application Deadline: May 24, 2024 Job Number: J0324-0026

The Game Design Technologist oversees the digital technologies of the Bachelor of Game Design program. The incumbent possesses a deep understanding of the technical pipeline, best practices and all the processes needed to develop video games. The incumbent acts as a technical consultant to students, faculty, and administrators regarding software, assignments, servers, laptops, and networked computers. 

They are also responsible for utilizing their knowledge of specialized hardware and software used in game development and for researching new software programs and digital hardware, to determine the implementation of new technology as it relates to curriculum. The Technologist ensures that there are no software conflicts on workstations, deals with Windows registry issues and other workflow processes to support curriculum and student needs. The incumbent also supports classroom management software and deals with version control tools.

What You’ll Be Doing

Ensuring that the equipment is in working order in the labs and studios. Meeting with co-workers and Ontario Work Study Plan (OWSP) students to determine daily work priorities and guiding and advising them to ensure that service in all areas of the program is carried out efficiently and comprehensively. Responding to requests from faculty or students to demonstrate equipment or software, troubleshoot, and answering questions related to technology and/or workflow. Performing daily maintenance to ensure that the services are updated and functioning efficiently.  Researching and consulting with experts on technological developments in the field of game development and game design. Overseeing renovation and/or upgrade of classrooms and lab to meet the standard for Health and Safety. Providing front-line information to prospective students, visiting dignitaries, and other Sheridan personnel. Participating in special events held by the program and Sheridan events that include the Bachelor Of Game Design program. Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion. 

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

Your collaborative spirit is balanced with your ability to take initiative and act independently to advance initiatives.

Your excellent problem-solving skills allow you to resolve unexpected challenges and come up with improvements to existing processes. 

You have a client service focus with an aptitude to make connections, support others, provide excellent customer service and might identify as a community builder.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications: 

3-year diploma/degree in Game Development, Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Computer Science or a related field of study 5 years of experience working in the video game industry, with production credits on one or more shipped titles; or experience as a Program Support Technologist for a Game Development program in a college or university setting; or experience in a Technical Support role, as a Technical Director, or Technical Artist in a VFX, Animation, or Video Game studio (Equivalency will be considered).  Competent knowledge of C# and/or other programming languages to support students in the production of game projects.  Competent knowledge of python, Perl, and/or shell scripting languages to manage student accounts, server maintenance, login scripts, software licences and server share permissions.

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.



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