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Game Designer - Simple Web Games for Kids

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Our mission is to prevent societal problems such as suicide, precarity and poverty, college under-preparedness, school truancy, and bullying, in addition to lack of literacy and numeracy, through a medium of out-of-school programming and homework help supported with mentorship, life skills, travel and career development. We promote the highest level of opportunity to individuals of all social and academic levels with a goal of improving quality of life for communities in Chicago. Services include math, science, writing, coding, financial literacy, mentorship for a variety of ages, divided into subsets to enhance learning experiences.

Project Overview

We are embarking on an exciting project to create simple, engaging web games for our medical website for kids. This initiative is part of the MEDKids platform, designed to teach children about the anatomy of the body, its various parts, and the roles involved in the medical fieldsuch as doctor, nurse, or hospital administrator. With most resources targeting teenagers through text-heavy content, our project aims to captivate kids aged 4-10 with fun, interactive games that inspire early career exploration.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative game concepts that effectively communicate medical themes in a kid-friendly manner.
• Create simple web games that are visually appealing and engaging, tailored for a young audience.
• Work with provided topics and educational material, ensuring that each game aligns with our learning objectives.
• Partner with a small team of designers, artists, and animators, reporting to a team lead for guidance and feedback.
• Submit your designs for review, incorporate feedback, and refine your work to meet the projects standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Creativity: Innovative thinker with a passion for game design and educational content.
• Experience: Prior experience in designing simple web games or interactive media for children is a plus.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to balance creativity with clear, accessible educational messaging.

Project Details

• Target Audience: Kids aged 4-10
• Team Composition: Youll work closely with a small team of designers, artists, and animators, with additional team members joining soon.
• Project Status: The app is not yet live on the internet.
• Deadline: The project is expected to be completed within the next 90 days.

How To Apply

If you are excited to lend your skills and innovative creativity to this impactful project, please email ask@rebeccaeverlene.org with your application.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations
• Non-profit Organizations

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