Games Designer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational gaming company is seeking a mid-level Game Designer to contribute to an exciting project aimed at creating an engaging adventure-puzzle game for kids aged 10-14. This temporary remote contract role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and teaching experience, particularly in biology, to develop meaningful educational content. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for making learning fun and possess strong game design skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing exploration-based or puzzle-driven games.
• Essential teaching experience, especially in biology.
• Portfolio link preferred and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing an explorable island map and game flow.
• Creating engaging puzzles for kids aged 10–14.
• Collaborating with writers and educational advisors.

Skills

Game Design

Collaboration

Creativity

Teaching

Problem Solving

Tools

Godot

Twine

Miro

Figma

Job description

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We’re looking for amid-level Game Designer with a background in education! This is a full-time, remote contract role for 4–6 months, with the potential for extension.

We are creating an educational game for kids aged 10–14. It is a 2.5D adventure-puzzle with a strong focus on narrative.

Teaching experience is a must, and teaching biology is a strong preference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing an explorable island map, puzzles, and game flow for an educational adventure-puzzle game
• Creating engaging, educationally focused puzzles and interactions for 10–14 year olds
• Developing interactive dialogue and narrative structure in collaboration with a writer
• Documenting design intent and vision clearly for the team
• Collaborating closely with the producer, creative director, programmer, artist, and educational advisor
• Using standard game design tools like Standard Game Engines (Godot is a plus), Twine, Miro, Figma—or whatever helps you design great experiences

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience designing exploration-based or puzzle-driven games
• Teaching experience (essential)—especially in biology (a strong plus)
• A creative, curious mindset with an eye for making learning fun and meaningful
• Ability to work collaboratively with a fully remote team
• Ready to hit the ground running—flexible, self-motivated, and a good communicator
• Link to your portfolio page if you have one
• A brief cover letter highlighting your most relevant experience and interest

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Our diverse and motivated team is looking forward to hearing from you!