Description:

The Lead Game Designer at Pixaera will ensure an immersive and engaging learning experience for frontline workers to improve safety competence and reduce incidents.
The role involves leading the full content development process, including story design, prototyping, pre-production, and delivery.
Responsibilities include designing engaging, gamified learning experiences that are interactive and focused on real-world skill-building.
The designer will collaborate with artists, developers, learning designers, and stakeholders to create cohesive experiences that meet business and learner objectives.
The position requires leveraging AI tools to enhance prototyping, content iteration, narrative scripting, and design workflows.
Rapid prototyping of new ideas and validating them through testing and feedback loops is essential.
The designer will balance gameplay mechanics to ensure clarity, motivation, and behavior change across different learner profiles.
Ownership of design documentation, including gameplay mechanics, narrative structure, learning objectives, and UI/UX guidelines, is required.
Staying updated on industry trends in gaming and learning science to inspire innovation is crucial.

Requirements:

Candidates must be passionate about learning and empowering people.
A deep understanding of various game genres, mechanics, and player motivations is essential.
Experience with interaction design, including User Interface, Player Goals and Challenges, Feedback Systems, Game Mechanics, and Navigation and Exploration is required.
Proven experience in game design with a portfolio showcasing innovative and successful projects is necessary.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to evaluate game mechanics and gameplay experiences critically.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar game development software is essential.
The ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and project requirements, is necessary.

Pixaera offers a fully remote setup, with two company-wide meetups per year to foster team bonding.
All necessary equipment for success will be provided by Pixaera.
Employees receive 25 days of vacation allowance per year, in addition to local public holidays, with the option to swap public holidays for other days in lieu.
Competitive stock options are part of the benefits package.
Pixaera is committed to building a respectful, supportive, and empowering workplace, celebrating diversity and fostering an environment of inclusion and belonging.