DEPARTMENT STATEMENT:

The Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM; the School of Art; the School of Arts, Media and Engineering; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre; and two museums: ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. With programs ranked top 20 and more than 125 degree and certificate options in art, dance, design, fashion, film, media arts and sciences, and more, plus a top university art museum, a leading immersive media facility, and national and international partnerships, the Herberger Institute is a powerhouse of art, culture and design and a model of excellence.
Our mission is to position designers, artists, scholars and educators at the center of public life and prepare them to use their creative capacities to advance culture, build community and imaginatively address today’s most pressing challenges.
The vision of the Herberger Institute is to advance the New American University by embedding designers, artists and arts-based inquiry at its core and throughout the communities it serves locally, nationally and internationally. With almost 9,000 students and more than 750 faculty members, the Herberger Institute is committed to redefining the 21st-century design and arts school.
As part of Arizona State University, the most innovative university in the nation, the Herberger Institute seeks to drive and scale new ways for arts and design to have impact in our world. We invite you to join our work.

Values:

• Creativity as a core 21st-century competency
• Design and the arts as critical resources for transforming our society
• Innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration and research
• Social embeddedness
• Projecting all voices
• Excellence

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Flexible work options

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Game Developer to join our interdisciplinary team. This role is pivotal in creating engaging, educational game experiences that embody our Play-to-Learn and Make-to-Learn philosophies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in game development and a keen interest in leveraging games as powerful learning tools.
The Endless Games and Learning Lab represents a new era in education. By merging cutting-edge technology and engaging game environments, the Lab redefines the future of games, learning, and opportunity, empowering individuals and communities worldwide. At the Endless Games and Learning Lab, you’ll be at the forefront of educational innovation, working to create scalable learning solutions that reach millions of learners worldwide. Our collaborative environment fosters creativity and interdisciplinary research, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of game-based learning.
Salary Range ; $60,000 - $70,000

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in game development tools and engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Experience with AI integration in gaming environments.
• Strong understanding of educational theories and how they can be applied within game design.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience in developing educational or serious games.
• Familiarity with adaptive learning technologies.
• Background in instructional design or educational technology.
• Knowledge of software/programming principles to assess, design, and adapt, as necessary, to facilitate effective use of code in the research environment.
• Knowledge of relevant software engineering practices and design methodologies; knowledge of principles, practices, developments, and techniques used in systems analysis and applications programming.
• Skill in designing and implementing software applications; analyzing pre-existing software to identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues and requests; escalates potential conflict situations to appropriate internal and/or external parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Design, develop, and implement interactive game experiences that facilitate learning through play and creation.
• Collaborate with educators, researchers, and designers to integrate educational content seamlessly into game mechanics.
• Utilize AI and adaptive technologies to personalize learning experiences within games.
• Participate in the full game development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and iteration.
• Contribute to research initiatives aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of game-based learning methodologies.