Studio: Prodigy Education
Job Opening: Game Designer – Live Ops
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Be the creative powerhouse shaping our game design with a focus on crafting thrilling, gamified experiences
- Develop a deep understanding of our players, their challenges, and how Prodigy can make learning a blast
- Help Prodigy provide an engaging, compelling experience to students across our grade spectrum through the Math game
- Be at the forefront of shifting, evolving, and growing the game by improving existing features and introducing new ones
- Breathe life into both brand-new features and beloved classics, acting as a mastermind behind an experience that challenges and empowers students to thrive
- Conquer complex design challenges with unparalleled speed, delivering top-tier quality to revolutionize education
- You have a proven track record in crafting immersive gaming experiences through sophisticated economic system designs
Qualifications & Skills:
- A devoted game designer with 4-7 years of experience in game design and a serious passion for the craft!
- Someone well-versed in RPG design and free-to-play mechanics
- Highly confident and at ease with designing systems, mechanics, and economies, possessing extensive experience with Excel and Google Sheets
- Qualifications such as SQL proficiency, a STEM background, or experience in economy or monetization design are highly desirable
- Knowledge of games as a service, their metrics (retention, engagement, conversion) and LiveOps You have a true passion for gaming, enjoying a wide range of games, and can engage in lengthy discussions about both games and the gaming industry
- Experienced in developing new features, as well as understanding and enhancing the design of existing features
- Proficient in verbal communication, with the flexibility to tailor your message effectively for the best reception within your target audience
- Exceedingly thorough in documentation, guaranteeing the comprehensive capture of all particulars while maintaining the reliability of the information collected
- Excited by the challenges that come with a rapidly growing and scaling company
- Passionate about mentoring – you love passing on what you’ve learned as much as you love learning new things
- Not afraid to stretch yourself outside of your comfort zone to take on new challenges, and have a love for continuous learning
