Game Designer (Full-time)
Joy Sprouts is the first iPad marketplace that helps parents knows more about kids’ educational needs. We work with world class content providers including Garfield and BBC Worldwide to turn their content into Sprouts (or games) and have them available in our marketplace. For more information, please visit: http://www.joysprouts.com/
In order to be able to create more world class digital Sprouts (or games) we’re looking to expand our team in Hong Kong with a Game Designer. You will be responsible for the graphics and animations from concept to finished products. We work with programmers and educators in producing new Sprouts. Together you create the full game experience and produce it as a team.
Our teams are small, and you will be the lead designer working on a game, which means we expect you to be fully committed from concept to launch, and need to have experience in managing the process and doing all parts of the user experience (UX), user interface (UI) and graphic production.
We’re looking for a Game Designer that:
• loves games and toys that helps kids learn
• has working experience in the gaming industry, with experience of designing games
• project management and coordination experience preferred (e.g. manage scope and schedule for the project, and assigning tasks to different team members)
• understands the process of creating games
• is experienced in creating and delivering graphics for game production
• is used to working together with programmers to find suitable solutions
• is excited to engage and discuss with all disciplines of the team throughout the whole production
• has excellent skills with digital graphics tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash. 3D tools and Action Script is a plus
• proven UI and UX Design experience required
• ability to rapidly generate and refine fun game mechanics for kids
• has skills in various graphic styles
What to expect
• Joy Sprouts is a small team, as such we expect you to be self-motivated and continuously want to improve both process and quality. Everyone is an important contributor and has a shared responsibility and pride for what the Sprout becomes
• You'll be working with a team of developers and artists that everyday comes to the office excited to learn new things.
Benefits:
• Competitive salaries
• Gain experience in a fast growing industry with huge potential
• 5-day work week
• Opportunities to lead and contribute your opinion
How to apply:
To apply for this position please send your resume with position applied and salary expectation to Suzanne So at suzanne.so@joysprouts.com
Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply for the position of Junior Game Designer.