DD363 BR - Solo Critical Game Development (Fall 2026)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Brantford, ON

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Students will engage in the entire game development process over the course of the semester to create a game by themselves that is critical or educational in nature. Students will create a milestone timeline, develop concepts and paper prototypes, playtest the designs of other students and integrate feedback, and then scope and develop a complete game using rapid iteration.

Requirements

• Master’s degree diploma
• Two or more years experience designing analog games, either for an organization, or as an independent designer, that were released.
• Writing in a professional capacity.
• Experience instructing/mentoring students/learners in the design of games.
• Experience with games that convey ideas, beliefs, or values to the player (e.g. games about social, political, or applied issues)

Responsibilities

• Create a milestone timeline.
• Develop concepts and paper prototypes.
• Playtest the designs of other students and integrate feedback.
• Scope and develop a complete game using rapid iteration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level