Student Research Assistant – Level Design (Morrison)

About the role#

The Student Research Assistant for Technology & Curriculum Development provides support to faculty in the design, testing, documentation, and refinement of instructional materials and technical workflows. This position focuses on behind-the-scenes development to advance curriculum infrastructure and production resources. This is a paid, part-time summer role for students interested in educational development, pipeline optimization, and design methodologies.

What you'll do#

• Develop and update curriculum materials for level design, encounter design, and design documentation.
• Build, test, and document technical workflows within Unreal Engine.
• Create example projects, templates, and demonstration assets for faculty and student use.
• Develop and maintain Unreal blueprints and naming conventions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in project files and lab environments.
• Support audio middleware integration and studio-based production tasks.
• Contribute to written documentation, tutorials, and best-practice guides.
• Assist with QA and validation of curriculum exercises and technical pipelines.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in the BAGD program specializing in Level Design, with successful completion of DES-340.
• Technical proficiency in Unreal Engine, UEFN, modeling tools, and blueprints.
• Ability to create clear instructional documentation and videos.
• Strong understanding of level design concepts, pipelines, and implementation methodologies.
• Experience implementing sequences, lighting, and audio in game engines.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate technical processes clearly.

Location & details#

• Location: Redmond, Washington, United States.
• Term: Summer 2026 (May 11 – July 31, 2026).
• Work Modality: On-site (campus labs and recording studios).
• Hours: 15-20 hours per week.
• Eligibility: Must be a current, matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology and reside within the State of Washington.