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 and driven Level Designer to join our team and help create memorable gaming experiences for our players. The Level Designer will be partnered with Gameplay Designers to create compelling gameplay spaces for our Faith-based children’s titles. Working closely with the Design, Art and Engineering, you will be responsible for prototyping the gameplay environments, establishing the layouts, and suggesting ways of using the interactive and non-interactive elements to create the desired emotions. With a passion for prototyping and a keen eye for detail, the Game Designer will ensure that the games’ playspaces are architected for maximum challenge and fun while remaining age-appropriate, adhering 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, level layouts and game pacing
Must - Experience and willingness to work collaboratively with Creative Directors, Engineers, Artists and other Game and Level Designers
Must - Comfort with iterative game development, informed by User Testing and Live Player Data
Must - Knowledge and experience in working with Production to scope, schedule and deliver game levels in a timely manner
Must - Familiarity with the Bible
Must - Proficiency in game development tools and software (e.g. Unity, Unreal)

Responsibilities:

Design and layout of engaging gameplay levels including creating/placing geometry & assets, based on the vision of the Leads and Directors
Create level concepts, block them out in the engine’s level editor and ensure a playable prototype throughout production
Prototype, tweak and re-test gameplay levels and environments based on feedback from frequent User Testing sessions
Manage your levels through the full cycle of production from conception and prototyping to finalization
Work in collaboration with level artists and game designers to ensure the playability of the level, implementation of core mechanics, and graphic elements all support one another
Integrate necessary elements to supplement gameplay in your levels (e.g. new mechanics, sound, VFX, etc.)
Collaborate with art and design teams to ensure the consistency of your work
Maintain or exceed consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work
Keep up on current interactive gaming offerings to ensure your levels meet or exceed 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 levels which highlight and enhance core game mechanics, features and narrative to create a compelling gameplay experience for children
Live player data & analytics are analyzed to continually refine and improve gameplay

Professional Experience/Skills:

2+ years of level design experience in mobile games aimed at a younger audience, with at least one shipped product
Experience in designing and prototyping gameplay levels
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 apply messages of faith into meaningful gameplay
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