Astana Hub is actively looking for a Game Development Workshop Leader at the TUMO Center in Astana. We invite candidates who are passionate about their field and are able to inspire teenagers to be creative and learn. If you are an experienced mentor who can effectively teach and inspire, we will be glad to see you in our team!

TUMO is an innovative center for continuing education, which allows teenagers to independently pave the way for learning. Founded in 2011 in Yerevan, Armenia, TUMO has since expanded worldwide, opening centers in Berlin, Paris, Lisbon and other cities. At the TUMO Astana Center, students choose from a variety of interdisciplinary fields, including animation, 3D modeling, programming, robotics, cinematography, graphic design, music, game development, drawing and photography, combining independent study with workshops conducted by professionals.

TUMO's mission is to unlock the full potential of learning in the world by providing innovative educational resources accessible to everyone.

Game Development Workshop Leader will conduct workshops, mentor teenagers, and evaluate their game development projects. Working with students between the ages of 12 and 18, he will introduce them to game mechanics, programming, and level design, contributing to the development of both technical and creative skills.

The key task of the Game Development Workshop Leader is to effectively organize and conduct game development workshops, guide teenagers in learning game mechanics, programming and level design, monitor their progress and attendance, ensuring systematic support and successful completion of the educational program.

Responsibilities:
- Conducting monthly workshops on game development in accordance with approved training materials.
- Evaluation of students' projects at the end of each master class with constructive feedback.
- Weekly review of students' progress in self-study and provide recommendations for skill development.
- Conducting demonstrations that inspire students to explore game development and its capabilities.
- Creating a friendly, energetic and team-oriented educational environment.
- Participation in the initial training at the TUMO headquarters in Yerevan, Armenia.
- Performing other tasks, if necessary, related to conducting workshops and supporting the center's program.

Qualification requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in game development or a related field (preferably a Master's degree), or equivalent professional experience (at least three years).
- Excellent command of Unity, the C# programming language and Visual Studio Code.
- Skills in creating 2D/3D games and integrating interactive elements (UI, menu).
- Understanding the basics of animation and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Excellent communication skills, including written, oral and presentation speech in Kazakh and Russian; knowledge of English at least B1 is mandatory.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to motivate and inspire students.
- A portfolio with examples of models and completed projects.

Conditions:
- The salary level is discussed based on the results of successful completion of the selection stages and depends on your qualifications;
- Willingness to complete training at the TUMO head office; 
- Work in a team of highly qualified specialists;
- Interesting tasks, expansion of professional contacts, international projects, etc.;
- Work schedule from 10.30 to 18.30, 4/3;
- Comfortable, modern design office in the International Center for Artificial Intelligence alem.ai

Email address: info.astana@tumo.kz