Games Designer

Vault Learning; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vault Learning is seeking a mid-level Game Designer to develop engaging educational games for children ages 10-14. This full-time remote role focuses on puzzle design and collaboration within a motivated team, ideal for those with a background in education and creative game design skills.

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in game design and educational focus.
• Teaching experience is a must, biology preferred.
• Strong mindset for making learning fun.

Responsibilities

• Designing map and puzzles for an educational adventure game.
• Creating engaging puzzles for 10-14 year olds.
• Collaborating with a diverse remote team.

Skills

Game Design

Collaborative Work

Narrative Design

Creative Thinking

Teaching

Puzzle Design

Tools

Godot

Twine

Miro

Figma

Job description

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Co-Founder & CGO Vault Learning | Engaging children in education through a game-based learning platform

Contract Games Designer (Mid-Level)

4–6 months (with potential extension)

Remote – Full Time

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We’re looking for a mid-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

Please apply via email at [e-mail]. In your email please include:

• Link to your LinkedIn profile
• Link to your portfolio page if you have one
• A brief cover letter highlighting your most relevant experience and interest

Please avoid using attachments.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Education

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