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Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Wheaton, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game ...

Progressive Gaming

Senior Game Mathematician

Chicago, IL

$110K - $150K/yr

Overview Do you love video games and thought 'hey, I can make that!' Well, here is your chance! At ... Strong programming knowledge (C++, C#, or similar language). * Can make the sound of one hand ...

Actalent

Software Simulation Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

Software Simulation Engineer Our Software & Digital Transformation organization is seeking an ... This position is ideal for someone with experience in video game development, game design ...

Actalent

Software Simulation Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

Software Simulation Engineer Our Software & Digital Transformation organization is seeking an ... This position is ideal for someone with experience in video game development, game design ...

IGT

Senior Game Mathematician

Chicago, IL

$110K - $150K/yr

Overview Do you love video games and thought 'hey, I can make that!' Well, here is your chance! At ... Strong programming knowledge (C++, C#, or similar language). * Can make the sound of one hand ...

ApplyMint

Senior Software Engineer

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$87 - $116/hr

We are looking for an ambitious and talented Senior Software Engineer to be a driving member of the ... video, audio, gaming, and computer devices worldwide. You should be open-minded, a quick learner ...

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Teledyne FLIR LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$86K - $115K/yr

We are looking for an ambitious and talented Senior Software Engineer to be a driving member of the ... video, audio, gaming, and computer devices worldwide. You should be open-minded, a quick learner ...

Teledyne

Senior Software Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$86K - $115K/yr

We are looking for an ambitious and talented Senior Software Engineer to be a driving member of the ... video, audio, gaming, and computer devices worldwide. You should be open-minded, a quick learner ...

exp

Senior Video + Multimedia Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of ... Be our next Senior Video + Multimedia Manager Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will ...

Simplex Trading

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Software Engineer pay range $125,000-$200,000 USD Why us? Founded in Chicago in 2004, Simplex is a ... In-person happy hours, celebrations throughout the year, game nights, video game fun, and so much ...

EXP

Senior Video + Multimedia Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of ... Be our next Senior Video + Multimedia Manager Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will ...

Coinflow

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

Founded in 2023, the company serves marketplaces, fintechs, remittance providers, gaming platforms ... About The Role We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build the core infrastructure ...

Motorola

Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$56K - $85K/yr

That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access ... In this position, you will work as a Senior Software Engineer within a Scrum team that is ...

Mintex Technology

Treasury Analyst

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$50K - $62K/yr

... developer of brick-and-mortar casinos that serve local gaming markets and horse racing venues. We ... video game machines, gaming software, and amusements to authorized non-casino locations including ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Varsity Tutors

Wheaton, IL • Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Video Game Design tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
  • Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
  • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
  • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
  • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
  • Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
  • Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
  • We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user interface design, game engines including Unity and Unreal, basic programming for games, art asset creation, and playtesting methodology. Ability to explain game loop architecture, player psychology, balancing mechanics, and iterative design while preparing students for game development careers and interactive media programs.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design refinement. Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines, programming player interactions, creating or integrating art assets, and conducting playtesting sessions. Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design disciplines.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with game design curricula and common challenges such as scope management for game projects, learning game engine interfaces, and balancing game mechanics. Adapts instruction using game engine tutorials, design document templates, and progressive project milestones to support students from aspiring designers exploring concepts through advanced developers building playable game prototypes and portfolio pieces.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways To Connect With Students
  • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
  • Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.
Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

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