About this role
Overture Games
Join the Overture Games team and help revolutionize music education through engaging, web-based games!
We’re on a mission to make learning music exciting, hands-on, and deeply rewarding for students through social game-based experiences.
Position Details
Pay: $40/hour
Role: Unity Game Developer
Location: Remote (Chicago area is a huge plus!)
Compensation: Paid trial contract with potential conversion to part-time
Hours: Flexible, with a focus on prototyping games for rapid testing in the classroom (1-3 days per prototype)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop rapid prototypes of web-based Unity games designed to teach music.
- Collaborate with a team of musicians, game developers, and teachers.
- Integrate audio elements and gameplay mechanics into games.
- Adapt and iterate on game concepts quickly based on student testing feedback.
- Wear multiple hats, contributing to:
- Visuals
- Game design
- Programming
- Audio integration
- Refining gameplay experiences
Requirements
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Must-Haves
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Strong programming skills in Unity (C#).
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Passion for music education and experience playing a musical instrument.
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Ability to quickly prototype and iterate on game ideas for student testing.
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Comfort using AI tools to innovate and speed up the prototyping process.
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A proactive, collaborative mindset.
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Nice-to-Haves
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Experience with audio integration, web-based games, or educational game development.
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Chicago-based applicants are a huge plus. We’d love to meet and work together in person!