Business Game Designer

Forio Simulations; Remote (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational game design seeks a Business Game Designer to create engaging simulations. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop educational experiences that enhance learning outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in Python and a passion for innovative game design.

Qualifications

• Experience leading game design discussions and providing feedback.
• Strong experience in Python programming or advanced Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop engaging business simulation games.
• Manage multiple projects independently at different production stages.
• Conceptualize simulation models using Python and advanced modeling techniques.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Leadership

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

Forio is looking for an innovative Business Game Designer to create engaging business simulation games that transform how students learn and make decisions. You'll join our collaborative team and work closely with our UI/UX designers, web developers, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-impact, web-based simulation game experiences.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, develop, and deliver engaging business simulation games covering leadership, competitive strategy, finance, innovation, and change management.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects independently, each at different stages of production.
• Contribute creatively and technically to our iterative design process, refining simulation games through customer feedback and testing to ensure robust performance and user engagement.
• Conceptualize simulation models with developers using Python, system dynamics, discrete event modeling, and advanced Excel modeling techniques.
• Work independently and proactively, contributing fresh ideas and solutions to enhance gameplay dynamics, user experiences, and educational outcomes.
• Stay current with experiential learning and gaming industry developments, including emerging trends, popular gameplay elements, new platforms, and effective engagement strategies.

What You'll Bring:

• Enthusiasm and passion for educational game design, focusing on creating intuitive and engaging student experiences.
• Experience leading game design discussions, providing constructive editorial feedback on gameplay concepts, features, and playable builds, and facilitating effective collaboration with stakeholders and partners.
• Strong experience in at least one technical area: Python programming, discrete event modeling, system dynamics modeling, or advanced Excel modeling.
• Strong communication skills to clearly explain concepts and technical solutions to diverse team members, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and offer practical recommendations for story structures, narrative pacing, and scripts to ensure high-quality, authentic game narratives.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with business concepts, especially finance or accounting.

Who We Are:

Forio is a vibrant, collaborative 25-person team headquartered in San Francisco, recognized for creating sophisticated online simulations in partnership with world-leading institutions such as Harvard Business School, Stanford, MIT Sloan, and Wharton. Our ready-to-run simulations and custom development platform empower organizations worldwide. Yearly, over 800,000 learners at Fortune 500 companies, universities, and government agencies trust our solutions to transform traditional training into engaging, interactive learning experiences that stick. Check out our simulations at forio.com

If you are passionate about building immersive educational experiences and want to influence how leading organizations train, strategize, and innovate, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note highlighting what excites you most about this role and how your unique background will enrich our team at [e-mail].