Our culture is falling apart. We are reaping decades of taking God’s message out of our culture. Very few voices speak into the lives of children with a Godly message. Children spend countless hours on screens. There is hardly any faith-based content in the app stores. What messages are our children taking in?
Who will rise up to steward the next generation?
We believe that what people play matters. TruPlay produces mobile games that resonate with our 4 Foundations of Fun, Beauty, Excellence, and God’s Truth. With God’s Blessing, we will continue to reach Millions around the world and produce a tremendous amount of economic value for everyone involved.
We are looking for a self-starting, creative, driven and results-focused Game Designer to join our team. If you're looking to make an impact, and the opportunity to work with a fun, collaborative team - we’d love to talk to you! The Game Designer will be focused on driving the design for one of our Faith-based children’s titles. Working directly with the Senior Creative Director(s) of the studio, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of all key game features, mechanics and narratives. With a passion for prototyping and a keen eye for detail, the Game Designer will ensure that the games’ moment-to-moment and long-term play mechanics are fun, engaging and age-appropriate, that they adhere to our 4 Foundations, and match or exceed the quality seen in the top interactive choices available on the app store...all while remaining on schedule and budget.
Requirements:
- Must - Success designing and building digital game experiences used by children
- Must - Proven experience in rapid gameplay prototyping
- Must - Demonstrated knowledge of gameplay mechanics and systems
- Must - Experience and willingness to work collaboratively with Creative Directors, Engineers and other Game and Level Designers
- Must - Ability to deconstruct and analyze mobile game competitors
- Must - Knowledge and experience in working with Production to scope, schedule and deliver specs and game features in a timely manner
- Must - Familiarity with the Bible
- Must - Proficiency in game development tools and software (e.g. Unity, Unreal)
Responsibilities:
- Work directly Game Director(s) and Engineering to develop and fine-tune game balancing, pacing and feel
- Translate written and verbal requirements into compelling and engaging specs and gameplay
- Create new game mechanics and features and draft them into actionable specs
- Work closely with User Testing Team to develop, communicate, test and iterate on gameplay mechanics and features
- Understand models and tools to analyze game play and user behavior
- Identify opportunities to continually refine and improve the player experience
- Analyze and deconstruct competitor products for insights into improving our games
- Partner with and mentor Level Designers to ensure a consistent experience which remains true to the vision for the product
- Maintain or exceed consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work
- Keep up on current interactive gaming offerings to ensure the team meets or exceeds the expectations of current consumers
Expected Results
- Delivering cutting-edge casual mobile Games that:
- Convey God’s Truth through exceptional, creative story-telling and gameplay
- Are engaging, surprising, age-appropriate and fun to play
- Hit predetermined engagement metrics
- Meet a consistent and exacting quality bar
- Development, testing, feedback and iteration results in games which are inspirational, appealing and successful
- Game mechanics, features and narrative all fit together in a simple and cohesive package to provide a compelling gameplay experience for children
- Live player data & analytics are analyzed to continually refine and improve gameplay
Professional Experience/Skills:
- 4+ years of game design experience for mobile games and/or apps aimed at a younger audience
- Experience in designing and prototyping various gameplay mechanics, features and systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex interaction concepts clearly and persuasively through design specs
- Ability to manage time and work effectively and efficiently to produce deliverables in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Proficiency in game design tools and engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal, Sketchup)
- Up-to-date with the latest game trends, techniques and technologies
- Set an optimistic tone and promote communication and teamwork
- Lead by example
Character:
For our Culture
- High Commitment to TruPlay’s Purpose
- Lives a life of integrity
- Treats others as they would want to be treated
- Coachable
For This Role
- Able to translate and communicate messages of faith through tangible gameplay mechanics & features
- Passionate about educating children in fun ways
About Us:
Our products stand on 4 Foundations:
- Truth – Our games are woven with God’s Story
- Fun – Our players should be delighted and excited
- Excellence – Our games resonate with high-quality features, tech, and storytelling
- Beauty – Our artwork and audio are spectacular
- Location: Our office is headquartered in Austin,Texas implementing a Hybrid remote work policy