Game Design SME

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the advancement and simplification of interactive educational modules and graphic systems.

• Transform existing game engines and visual templates into modular, scalable, and configurable frameworks.

• Set visual standards, system abstractions, and technical requirements for interactive content.

• Review game assets, UI systems, and visual layouts to design reusable, modular graphic templates.

• Distill visual components and core gameplay mechanics into adjustable parameters for non-technical content creators.

• Collaborate with engineering and art teams to define specifications for scalable asset and content pipeline tools.

• Design gameplay loops, progression frameworks, visual feedback loops, and reward systems.

• Develop and document UI/UX standards, visual design patterns, and benchmarks for aesthetic consistency.

• Convert complex subject matter into effective visual communication frameworks.

• Serve as the subject matter expert in game design and visual layout during client scoping and custom configuration reviews.

• Conduct iterative visual design reviews, aesthetic evaluations, and usability analyses.

• Create style guides, asset specifications, and technical configuration documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of professional game design experience, focusing on visual design systems, UI/UX, or the development of graphics templates (beyond pure standalone indie development).

• Proven track record of architecting or modularizing visual game assets, level templates, or UI framework systems.

• Extensive technical knowledge in visual communication, graphic asset pipelines, integration workflows, and user-centered design principles.

• Capability to operate independently, providing high-level technical guidance and executing tasks autonomously in a collaborative setting.

• Must meet U.S. work authorization requirements through E-Verify for newly hired direct W-2 employees.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Enjoy the flexibility to take time off to recharge and enhance productivity.

• Remote-First Working Environment – Collaborate from any location while maintaining connections with our global team.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your future with access to a company-sponsored 401(k) program.

• Annual Learning & Development Stipend – Enhance your skills with funding for conferences, certifications, or courses.

• Peer Mentorship & Coaching – Gain insights from seasoned engineers, product managers, and architects to fast-track your growth.

• Professional Growth Opportunities – Exposure to cutting-edge AWS GenAI, data, and cloud technologies across various industries.

• Company Outings & Volunteer Opportunities – Foster relationships and contribute to community initiatives.

• Collaborative, Innovative Culture – Work with top talent in a dynamic, supportive environment that encourages curiosity and initiative.