At a Glance
- Tasks: Design engaging game mechanics for a generative learning world for kids aged 6-10.
- Company: Join Pebble, a VC-backed startup led by ex-Google and Synthesia leaders.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and the chance to shape a new genre.
- Other info: Massive ownership and career growth in a dynamic, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Be a pioneer in creating adaptive play experiences that inspire curiosity.
- Qualifications: Experience in game design with a focus on systems and player engagement.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 110000 £ per year.
As the first Game Designer at Pebble, you will define the mechanics of a generative learning world for children aged 6–10. You will design the systems, constraints, and voice-driven progression for a procedural environment in Godot 4. This role bridges game design, child development, and AI to create meaningful, adaptive play.
Location: London, UK
Why this role is remarkable:
- Join a founding team led by former Google and Synthesia leaders who scaled a startup from $3M to $100M ARR.
- Build the first "generative learning world," a new genre inspired by The Diamond Age where the narrative and world adapt in real-time.
- Massive ownership as the first design hire with significant equity in a high-growth startup backed by top-tier US investors.
What you will do:
- Design the exploration systems, pacing, and progression mechanics that drive engagement through genuine curiosity rather than dark patterns.
- Use AI tools and LLMs to prototype text, image, and voice-driven interactions within a Godot 4 development environment.
- Define the visual identity and art direction for a procedurally generated 2D world and its central AI companion characters.
The ideal candidate:
- Has shipped at least one game or interactive product where they owned core systems design, progression, and player economy.
- Demonstrates strong systems thinking, with a portfolio showing how they design rules for emergent behavior rather than fixed content.
- Is a creative generalist comfortable with Godot and prototyping quickly for a young audience of children aged 6–10.
Remote Founding Game Designer (£80k-110k + Equity) at Pebble in Sheffield employer: Jack & Jill/External Ats
At Pebble, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and dynamic employer, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of generative learning for children. Our remote work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, while our competitive salary and equity options ensure that you are rewarded for your contributions. Join a passionate team led by industry veterans in London, where your ideas will directly impact the development of engaging and meaningful play experiences.
