Game Designer

Job Title: Gamification Expert – AI-Led EdTech Platform

• Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior Industry
• Education Technology, AI, Learning Platforms

About the Role

We’re reimagining education by replacing traditional teacher-led instruction with AI-powered tutors. In this bold new learning model, engagement is everything. We're looking for a Gamification Expert who can design motivational loops, game mechanics, and rewarding experiences that keep students coming back to learn — even without a human teacher present. You’ll work closely with our UX designers, AI engineers, education psychologists, and product team to make learning addictive, purposeful, and fun.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and implement gamification frameworks (e.g., points, badges, leaderboards, levels, challenges, streaks) to boost learner motivation and retention.
• Create game loops that are aligned with pedagogical goals — not just fun, but educationally meaningful.
• Work with product and AI teams to embed quest-based learning, adaptive difficulty, and narrative-driven learning journeys.
• Identify student engagement risks and design behavioral triggers to reduce dropout or fatigue.
• Develop persona-specific gamification strategies for different age groups (e.g., 8–12 vs. 13– 16).
• Collaborate on UI/UX components like progress dashboards, avatars, rewards, and microinteractions.
• Conduct A/B tests, analyze engagement data, and refine mechanics based on student behavior and feedback.
• Stay updated on emerging gamification trends in education, apps, and AI.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience designing gamification systems in apps or platforms (edtech, gaming, or behavioral design experience preferred).
• Deep understanding of motivation theory (intrinsic vs. extrinsic), player types, and habitforming design.
• Strong grasp of user psychology — especially for students and children.
• Experience working with learning designers, product teams, and/or UX teams.
• Familiarity with gamified platforms like Duolingo, Prodigy, ClassDojo, Khan Academy, etc.
• Bonus: Experience with AI-driven interactions or adaptive content systems.
• Bonus: Understanding of pedagogical frameworks (Bloom's Taxonomy, mastery learning, spaced repetition).

Tools You Might Use

• Figma / Miro (design mockups, gamification maps)
• Firebase / Mixpanel / Amplitude (tracking engagement metrics) • Game design frameworks (Octalysis, Game Thinking, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Unity or Web-based animation tools (optional)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: In person