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Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Columbus, OH · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Video Game Design Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of game ... Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines ...

Wing Assistant

Graphic Designer (US)

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

$4.9K - $8.3K/mo

Create video & motion graphics in line with company branding. 13. Develop creative & engaging ... This is a remote job Salary: • Entry Level (1-3 years of experience): Up to $4,900 • ...

Wing Assistant

Graphic Designer (US)

Columbus, OH · Remote

$4.9K/wk

Create video & motion graphics in line with company branding. 13. Develop creative & engaging ... This is a remote job Salary: Entry Level (1-3 years of experience): Up to $4,900 Intermediate Level ...

AEG

Content & Communications Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

Execute the promotional and campaign calendar (single-game themes, launches, fan incentives ... Motion/graphics familiarity to collaborate tightly with the Creative Designer on the video and ...

Gondola

Content & Communications Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

Execute the promotional and campaign calendar (single-game themes, launches, fan incentives ... Motion/graphics familiarity to collaborate tightly with the Creative Designer on the video and ...

Morley

Art Director (Remote - Ohio)

Columbus, OH · Remote

$116K - $122K/yr

... video? Are you ready to take your creative career to the next level? As a remote Art Director on ... This is not an entry-level position; we seek a candidate with at least five years of industry ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Columbus, OH • Remote

Varsity Tutors
Education • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 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

Job description

About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Video Game Design tutors nationally. As an independent contractor 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, New Jersey, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

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