Project Description
Gamified speech and language development platform for children aged 3 to 12, currently in production for iOS and Android. The product spans seven districts: six preventive and one clinical, with seven Masters, nine therapeutic protocols, and a content architecture already defined and partially built.
We are looking for a game designer to join the project in two stages.
The first stage is an independent critical review of the current design — not the execution of a predefined brief, but an honest assessment of where it stands and what should change. The review should address the soundness of the core mechanics across age bands, the coherence and pacing of progression across districts, the cohesion of the product as a single experience rather than a collection of modules, and the appropriateness of session length, reward structure and difficulty curve for young children on touch screens. We expect comparison against best-in-class references in children’s games and educational apps, and a clear point of view on what to keep, what to rework, and what to cut. The deliverable is a written assessment with concrete, prioritised recommendations and the reasoning behind them.
The second stage, contingent on a successful review, is to lead the design through to production. This includes finalising mechanics, screen flows and progression; directing the illustration work in collaboration with the illustrator we are selecting; specifying animation and audio behaviour with the development team; and shepherding the design across all seven districts until release.
This is a long-term engagement and the primary creative role on the product. Compensation and scope for each stage will be agreed upfront.
To apply, send a short note, your portfolio, and one example of a previous design critique or audit you have led.