Game Designer, Experiences - Stemuli (Dallas, TX)

Company Overview:

Stemuli is a pioneering technology company at the intersection of AI, workforce development, and gaming. Our mission is to make education and workforce development personalized and accessible to billions of people while helping them navigate intellectually and economically fulfilling careers. We are committed to transforming the current workforce system to address critical gaps to help people out of poverty. Our unique strategy positions us to drive impact across a person's lifetime starting in middle school and staying with them until career success. Among many publications, Stemuli has been recognized by Forbes and the United Nations with regard to utilizing AI for Good. Backed by prominent venture capitalists such as Draper & Associates, Slauson & Co, and Valor Ventures, we are providing tools that make lifelong learning accessible, enjoyable, and impactful.


Position Overview:

We are seeking a Game Designer (Experiences) to author quests for our 3D, open-world, educational MMO. This role involves creating engaging and educational quests that integrate curriculum content and enhance player retention. You will be responsible for designing the story and structure of quests, creating NPCs, authoring dialog, and developing simple puzzles. This is a remote role accepting applicants across the US, with Stemuli based in Dallas.


Responsibilities:

  • Design and document educational quests focused on curriculum

  • Create and document game world quests to enhance fun, engagement, and retention

  • Develop tutorial and career quests

  • Design the story and structure of quests

  • Create NPCs and author dialog

  • Conceive and design simple puzzles (e.g., locked doors, hidden items or NPCs)

  • Develop and allocate rewards

  • Ideate on new features and tools

  • Collaborate with teammates on the creation of new environments as needed

  • Provide direction on sound design (SFX/Music) for quests

  • Work with development staff to ensure the design vision is achieved


What We're Searching For:

  • 2+ years of game design experience, with a focus on player experiences

  • Experience designing educational games or a background in education

  • Strong skills in diagramming and documentation

  • Storytelling expertise


We Prefer If You Have:

  • Experience with Unity

  • Experience working on 3D MMO games

  • Multiplayer game design experience

  • Experience working in an Agile development environment


What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking company shaping the future of education and workforce development

  • Hybrid Work Environment

  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment

  • $70,000 - $89,000* annual salary and benefits package

  • Professional growth and development opportunities


If you don't meet every qualification but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. Passion for our mission and your unique skills and experiences can make you a great fit for our team. Stemuli is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


* Exact range dependent on location and experience.

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