Game Design SME

This role offers an opportunity to shape the design systems behind interactive learning experiences by transforming existing game engines and visual templates into scalable, reusable frameworks. You will combine visual design expertise, gameplay systems thinking, and technical documentation to create configurable solutions that support efficient content development. Working across design, art, and engineering disciplines, you will establish consistent visual standards and intuitive gameplay experiences. You will help translate complex subject matter into engaging visual interactions, progression systems, and meaningful feedback mechanisms. The role requires independent decision-making, strong technical direction, and a focus on usability and design quality. As a remote contractor, you will contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

• Professional Experience: At least four years of professional game design experience, particularly in visual design systems, UI/UX, graphics template development, or the evolution of existing game frameworks.

• Modular Design Expertise: Demonstrated experience designing or modularizing visual game assets, level templates, interface frameworks, or reusable design systems.

• Visual and Technical Skills: Strong understanding of visual communication, graphic asset pipelines, integration workflows, and user-centered design principles.

• UI/UX and Systems Thinking: Ability to create consistent visual experiences while balancing usability, gameplay mechanics, customization, and technical constraints.

• Technical Documentation: Experience producing clear design specifications, style guides, and configuration documentation that support collaboration between creative and engineering teams.

• Independent Execution: Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound professional judgment, establish technical direction, and manage deliverables from concept through implementation.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with designers, artists, engineers, product stakeholders, and clients.

• Quality and Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach to design reviews, iterative refinement, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards across interactive products.