The Game Design Mentor will function as a 'player-coach' across a portfolio of game projects being developed by members of the Endless Studios community. By working with university students, high school students, members of the core Endless Studios team, and other aspiring game creators to design game narratives, mechanics, and user experiences, you will help bring their visions to life. Through your approach, modeling, and mentorship, you will help them understand the intricacies of game design, foster a robust game conceptualization process, and nurture the next generation of outstanding game designers.

Key Responsibilities:

Mentoring aspiring game creators in the art of game design, modeling effective design practice, leadership, and collaboration;
Contributing to Endless Studios projects by crafting game narratives and designing game mechanics;
Coordinating (and assisting Endless Studios teams in coordinating) the design efforts of both participants and Endless Studios staff on collaborative projects;
Assisting project teams in evaluating design concepts, level designs, prototypes, and user experiences and in making decisions on how to approach their projects;
Providing participants with feedback and coaching on their game design work, as well as their developmental progress;
Contributing to the development of learning content in Endless Studios' design learning pathway;
Developing and promulgating design standards and procedures for Endless Studios projects;
Troubleshooting challenges and conflicts as they arise;
Communicating effectively both with the game development teams as well as domain experts;
Contributing to an exciting, innovative, and supportive work environment.

Desired Experience and Skills:

Minimum 5+ years game design experience;
A background in coaching, training, mentoring or teaching -- and empowering -- less experienced game designers, for example, teaching game design at the university or youth-program level;
Prior experience in utilizing design tools and software, including experience with the Unity engine (or an equivalent game engine);
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, producers, artists, and other game-making professionals;
Passion for mentoring aspiring game creators.

It's a bonus if you have:

Shipped one or more games in Unity with a strong emphasis on design;
Samples of completed game projects showcasing your direct contributions to game design;
Prior experience teaching game design -- or collaborating with others to design games -- in an online or virtual setting.

About Endless Studios:

Endless Studios is a youth-centered studio where the next generation of creators apprentice with professionals to create worlds and develop games. Inspired by the collective culture of open source software communities and the creative culture of game modding communities, Endless Studios operates as a globally distributed, massively open youth-focused game making studio and learning community. Through prior products like Minecraft.Edu, Gamestar Mechanic, The Endless Mission, Terminal Two, and XPrize Connect Code Games Challenge, the founding team at Endless Studios has touched the lives of millions over the past 10 years.

Endless Studios values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Endless Studios

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At Endless Studios, we envision a digitally empowered future for every student. We're a youth-centric game-making studio where budding creators collaborate with professionals to develop games.

We are designed to mirror the authentic environment of a professional game studio to train technical skills like coding and design, alongside soft skills such as leadership and problem-solving. By blending game development with an enriching learning experience, we aim to nurture a community of young creators ready to innovate in a digital future.

Endless Studios' parent company, E-Line Media, was founded over a decade ago to develop games that catalyze curiosity, explore meaningful themes, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests. Our consumer games with meaningful themes (e.g. Never Alone, Beyond Blue) and our game-based learning platforms (e.g. Gamestar Mechanic, MinecraftEDU) have reached a global audience of over 10 million players across channels and been used by over 15,000 schools and after-school programs.

Endless Network, our other parent organization, is a global network of companies, foundations, non-profits, technologists, and advocates who want to unlock human potential through technology. We are dedicated to empowering the next generation to succeed in the digital economy. We work to transform the lives of kids and young adults by expanding access to technology and information; and by helping them develop 21st century skills.