School of Communication - Game Designer for Dentistry Game
About The Position
Game Design and the Workman School of Dental Medicine are launching a multi-year, funded initiative to build an original educational game platform for graduate healthcare education. We will design and prototype an interactive, multiplayer learning platform to support dental students in clinical preparedness, adaptive learning, and case-based decision-making. Summer 2026 students will work on: Game Design Document (GDD) development Interactive quizzes and mini-games Collaborative/competitive challenges Early concept prototypes Paid summer position with interdisciplinary collaboration. Commitment Summer 2026 (8 weeks) 10–20 hours/week Virtual meetings required
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student (undergraduate or graduate) in Game Design or related field.
- Strong writing skills; can document design decisions clearly.
- Demonstrated game design work (portfolio, class projects, or equivalent experience).
- Reliable, deadline-oriented, and comfortable with virtual collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- GDDs, systems design, character design, and/or level design experience.
- Familiarity with prototyping tools (e.g., Miro, Twine) and/or engines (e.g., Godot, Unreal).
- Interest in educational games and working with healthcare/dentistry subject-matter experts.
Responsibilities
- Translate learning objectives into gameplay mechanics (with faculty and student teammates).
- Draft and update GDD sections (core loop, progression, rules, UX flow, quiz/assessment integration).
- Prototype, playtest, and iterate on quizzes, mini-games, and challenges.
- Define visual direction and collaborate on concept art; refine based on stakeholder feedback.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
