Intern, Game Design

Job Description

SUMMARY: 

The Game Design Intern is responsible for contributing to the creation of innovative and engaging learning games for K-12 learners. They will be assisting and learning to create game mechanics, 2D and 3D game assets, animations, graphics, and assist with play testing. In this role, the Game Design Intern will communicate and collaborate with the broader Visual Design, Instructional Design, UX and Curriculum Development teams on digital content production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

• Creates, revises, and prepares game assets and materials as needed for curriculum game development.
• Work with Curriculum Product Innovation leads and game developers to deliver new game mechanics.
• Works with game developers to test new game code and mechanics, and debug games.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the business, needs and business goals
• Executes tasks by utilizing various technologies and platforms specific to the business in addition to creative and design programs
• Provides additional support to the Curriculum Development teams as needed

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Current or rising college student pursuing a BS/BA or MS/MA degree in Game Design/Development, Software Development/Computer Science, Visual Arts, Animation, Product Design, UX Design, or a related field

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with at least one game development engine, preferably Phaser, GameMaker, or Unity
• Experience with game code development and/or C#
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and/or Blender for creation of 2D and 3D assets
• Ability to execute creative ideas into practical solutions
• Self-motivation and excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Passionate about creating well-designed products for education
• Ability to listen effectively, respect others’ perspectives and contributions, and offer and accept constructive feedback
• Experience with UX design a plus
• Ability to work remotely with a good internet connection
• Ability to clear required background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position.

• Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range

  · We anticipate this position will pay between $16.00 to $22.00 per hour. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

  The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

• Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)