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Company: HackShield Future Cyber Heroes
Location: Haarlem or Utrecht (Mostly Remote)
Position: Junior Game Developer
Employment Type: Full-time (Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00)
At Flavour, we use gamification and storytelling to solve problems through our unique ‘Hero Centered Design’ approach. We empower our users to become heroes, inspiring positive change in society. Partnering with like-minded investors, we create impactful software products like HackShield and Hero Center. Everyone at Flavour has a voice in shaping our products and processes. We also value diversity and believe there’s a place for everyone here.
Team Overview:
At the HackShield development team we are dedicated to creating, developing, and refining the HackShield game, a serious video game that teaches children about cyber safety and digital awareness. Our team includes game designers, artists, developers, composers, and Scrum specialists. Together, we ensure that every detail of the HackShield game and its surrounding elements are meticulously designed and developed to succeed in providing an impactful experience for our players. You may find us brainstorming innovative game mechanics, fine-tuning character animations, composing immersive soundtracks, optimizing game performance, or conducting playtesting sessions at any given time. Additionally, we extend a supportive hand to our sister teams and collaborate with them continuously in solving complex issues. Cultivating a healthy, communicative, professional and collaborative work environment is of utmost importance to our team as they enable the best to come out of us.
Role Overview:
As a Game Design Intern, you will work closely with other designers & developers, contributing to the creation, designing and development of levels, documents, features and mechanics. You will be attending meetings during which you’ll collaborate on the game design of HackShield. You will also be using C# and Unity Engine to develop levels and implement features for the game. You will participate in and experience various stages of game development, from concept to release, gaining hands-on experience in a live ops production setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, and collaborate in the design of, levels, features, mechanics & metagame.
Develop & implement features and mechanics using C# and Unity Engine.
Work together with others in designing, developing, testing & polishing game elements.
Work within the guidelines of scrum methodologies together with the team.
Communicate effectively with other team members in a production setting.
Qualifications:
Able to work in the Netherlands and to travel to our offices in Haarlem and Utrecht, the Netherlands once every week.
Conversational proficiency in English.
Foundational knowledge of the Unity Engine.
Familiarity with Git version control system.
Education/training or equivalent knowledge in game design fundamentals.
Basic understanding of C# and game programming principles.
Some experience working on game projects, with the ability to provide a portfolio showcasing your work detailing specific contributions.
Competent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
A proactive mindset.
Able to demonstrate strong analytical thinking skills.
Open to feedback and eager to learn from those around you.
Bonus Points:
Any game design/development related projects.
Any blog/vlog or material where you inspect or talk about game design.
Any other extra programming knowledge.
What We Offer:
Mostly remote: You can work from home, but we expect to see you at least once every week at our offices in Utrecht or Haarlem.
Anti crunch: We have a strictly no crunch policy.
Double the office: If you prefer to work in an office setting, we have one location in Haarlem and another one in Utrecht.
Travel Compensation: Flavour will provide you with a commute card to aid you with your transport costs.
Software/Hardware Provision: Flavour will grant you a working computer and a membership to necessary software you need to be able to do your work effectively.
Compensation: Flavour provides a monetary compensation of XYZ for this position.
Apply Now
Want to join our team? Send an email to working@flavour.nl with relevant details. Include a cover letter, your CV, your LinkedIn and a portfolio of your work, if applicable, in your response.