Application Guide
How to Apply for Game Development Instructor (Unity, Unreal Engine & Godot)
at Skybil
🏢 About Skybil
Skybil is an Edtech startup tackling youth unemployment by teaching job-relevant digital skills through real corporate simulated projects. Its focus on practical, project-based learning and remote-friendly culture makes it a unique place for educators who want to make a tangible impact on students' careers.
About This Role
As a Game Development Instructor, you'll create video-recorded lessons and mentor students through simulated corporate projects in your chosen engine (Unity, Unreal, or Godot). Your role directly shapes students' ability to land jobs by providing industry-standard code reviews and feedback.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start by reviewing student submissions from the previous day, providing code feedback. Then record a 20-minute video lesson on a new topic, edit it for clarity, and later host a live Q&A session to mentor students through their projects. The rest of the day involves updating lesson plans and collaborating with the curriculum team.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Skybil Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years of professional game development experience in Unity, Unreal Engine, or Godot, with a portfolio of shipped projects or substantial work.
- Can explain complex concepts like physics, shaders, or networking in simple, visual terms for beginners.
- Has experience giving constructive code reviews and mentoring junior developers or students.
- Owns a reliable remote setup: a laptop capable of running game engines, stable internet (25+ Mbps upload), and a quiet space with good audio/video recording equipment.
📝 Tips for Applying to Skybil
Tailor your resume to highlight teaching or mentoring experience, even if informal (e.g., leading workshops, writing tutorials).
Include a link to a sample video (2-3 minutes) where you explain a game dev concept clearly—Skybil values video lesson quality.
Mention specific engines you are proficient in (Unity, Unreal, or Godot) and any relevant certifications or courses.
Showcase your remote-readiness: list your equipment (e.g., microphone, camera, laptop specs) and past remote work experience.
In your cover letter, reference Skybil's mission of reducing youth unemployment and how your teaching aligns with that goal.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for teaching and making game development accessible to beginners.', "Specific examples of how you've mentored others or simplified complex topics.", "Your familiarity with Skybil's project-based learning model and how you'd design lessons around simulated corporate projects.", 'Your technical proficiency in your chosen engine, demonstrated by a portfolio or past work.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Skybil's platform or any sample projects they offer to understand their teaching style and project complexity.
- → Read about their target audience (youth in developing countries) to tailor your teaching approach.
- → Look up their team or founders on LinkedIn to understand company culture and values.
- → Check if they have any existing game dev courses or instructors to see how you can differentiate yourself.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning the specific engine you teach or Skybil's mission.
- Ignoring the requirement for a remote-ready setup—failing to mention your equipment or internet speed can hurt your chances.
- Focusing only on your game dev skills without demonstrating any teaching or mentoring ability.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!