Interactive Educational Game Developer

Zoni Live Online Campus
Online, remote, United States
Zoni Live

Join Zoni as a Interactive Game Developer (Educational Focus-ESL) and be a key player in connecting the world through language and technology!

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Full job description: Interactive Game Developer (Educational Focus-ESL)

As a dynamic organization, Zoni is committed to creating immersive, engaging, and educational interactive game experiences. Our Interactive Game Developer with a strong focus on educational content is an innovate and passional team player who believes in the power of games to transform the way people learn, grow, and interact with new concepts in English as a Second Language (ESL) setting. This role will emphasize language acquisition, cultural awareness, and pedagogical strategies in ESL game development. Our focus is on developing games that inspire learning, creativity, and skill development. This role collaborates with game designers, ESL educators, language experts, and artists to create interactive experiences that engage users while promoting learning and cognitive development.

- Develop Language Games: Create interactive games to teach English skills (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening).

- Integrate Learning Assets: Use 3D models, voiceovers, animations, and exercises to build engaging language exercises like quizzes and word games.

- Collaborate with ESL Designers: Work with ESL experts to create games, quizzes, pronunciation practice, and interactive activities.

- Adjust Difficulty: Implement varying levels (beginner to advanced) for personalized learning.

- Program Game Features: Develop dialogues, grammar exercises, writing tools, and voice recording to enhance pronunciation and speaking skills.

- Support Multilingual Users: Include language options for diverse learner backgrounds.

- Improve Listening Skills: Integrate audio tasks, drills, and voice-activated responses.

- UI Design: Build intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for a smooth learning experience.

- Real-Life Scenarios: Create simulations for everyday situations like shopping, dining, and traveling.

- Track Progress: Monitor user performance and language growth, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

- Optimize Performance: Ensure smooth gameplay on PC and mobile platforms.

- Conduct Playtests: Test with ESL learners to identify usability and educational challenges.

- Agile Development: Participate in an agile environment, meeting milestones and deadlines.

- Stay Current: Research and integrate new ESL trends, including AI and VR.

- Impact Reporting: Report on educational outcomes and areas for improvement.

This position requires your full attention and commitment. If you intend to juggle multiple jobs simultaneously, this role may not be suitable for you. Please note that while this is a remote position, it demands alignment with the company's mission and values to ensure team cohesion and dedication.

We have previously encountered challenges with remote collaboration, including difficulty reaching team members and project stagnation. This has underscored the need for high levels of self-discipline to maintain productivity, especially in a remote setting.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

A strict routine and strong self-discipline
Excellent communication skills
The ability to establish a distraction-free workspace at home

If you are unable to meet these expectations, this role may not be the right fit.

Remote

Minimum of 3 years in game development or interactive digital content creation
Proven expertise in using Unity and/or Unreal Engine
Game Engine Proficiency
Proficiency in Blender, Unreal Engine (Blueprints, C++) or Unity (C#) for game development
Game Development Principles
Strong understanding of game development principles, interactive systems, and user experience design.
3D Asset Integration
Experience in integrating 3D models, animations, and sound into game engines.
UI/UX Design Expertise
Knowledge of UI/UX design principles, especially for interactive applications.
Voice Integration Knowledge
Experience with voice recording integration and speech recognition is a plus.
Preferred: Experience in AR/VR environments.
Version Control Experience
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Problem-Solving Skills
Ability to troubleshoot and solve issues in a timely and accurate manner.
Interest in ESL Learning Tools
Availability to work during US Eastern Time hours.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
A degree in Computer Science, Game Design, Educational Technology or a related field is preferred.
Proven experience in game development, with a portfolio demonstrating interactive and engaging work.

Full time

- Full time position
- Fully remote
- Work from the comfort of your home
- Work with a global team
- Work-life balance
- Professional development
- Career development

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