Karisma Kidz was established in 2012 by entrepreneurial parents and teachers who believe that player-focused learning game development can result in great games that help children to learn valuable skills.
In 2013, we released our social and emotional learning MVP, Karisma Kidz Moodville to parent and player acclaim on the Kurio app store. We’ve just managed to secure another preload deal and are looking to rapidly expand our development.
We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can take our game and the level of learning children derive from it, to the next level. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games and about using them to enhance the skills of the next generation.
We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints… That’s where you come in…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Designer in our London offices - we’re based in Wayra, which is just of Tottenham Court Road.
We’ve built in Unity and you are a well-rounded designer with expertise in multiple sub-disciplines of design and mastery of at least one focused design sub-discipline. As an experienced game developer, you have lead teams to solve challenging problems and/or produce AAA content. The ideal candidate will be an intelligent and critical thinker, with a deep passion for educational game design.
The scope and responsibilities of this position are in line with Lead Designer of an A rated educational game.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the team of designers creating the Karisma Kidz game collateral
• Own, drive, and communicate the vision for major design initiatives
• Recruit and train designers for your initiatives
• Write proposals for major systems, new game levels, areas, modes and other design initiatives
• Mentor designers in the craft of game design
• Lead complex, challenging, impactful projects without oversight
Requirements:
• Must have professional game development experience as a game designer OR you are a
recognised leader in a major design sub-discipline in a launched AAA-quality title
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Must have demonstrated mastery in one major area of game design, or expertise across
multiple sub-disciplines (systems, content, creative, balance)
• Widely played, especially with online games, with the ability to articulate what is strong /
weak about the design of existing games
• Expansive knowledge of educational games.
• An analytical mind, strong problem solving & critical thinking skills. An ideal candidate will be of
high intelligence while still possessing an intensely pragmatic streak
• Must have excellent organisation and communication (verbal & written) skills
• A positive attitude
• Teaching experience would be a welcome bonus
To apply:
• Contact Erika Brodnock on 07946722521 or [email protected]
