Remote Tabletop Designer: Narrative & World-Building

Alter-Learning Education Platform, Inc.; Davis (CA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter-Learning Inc. is seeking a creative, responsible game designer for a remote, narrative-driven tabletop game project tied to an animation TV series. The role focuses on world-building, story integration, and player experience.

You will design game mechanics, prototype iterations, and playtest materials while collaborating with writers, artists, educators, and developers to ensure educational value and engaging gameplay.

Qualifications

• Creative problem-solving and willingness to iterate.
• Ability to work responsibly, meet deadlines, and collaborate with a team.
• Portfolio pieces (class projects, personal prototypes, writing samples, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to narrative design, world-building, and thematic development.
• Assist in designing game mechanics, systems, and player interactions.
• Help create prototypes, playtest materials, and documentation.
• Collaborate with writers, artists, educators, and developers.
• Participate in feedback sessions and iterative design cycles.
• Support the integration of educational elements into gameplay when needed.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Narrative design

Portfolio pieces

Tools

Tabletop prototyping

Job description

Alter-Learning Inc. is seeking a creative, responsible game designer for a remote, narrative-driven tabletop game project tied to an animation TV series. The role focuses on world-building, story integration, and player experience.

You will design game mechanics, prototype iterations, and playtest materials while collaborating with writers, artists, educators, and developers to ensure educational value and engaging gameplay.