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Student Game Developer (Student Position)

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  • Michigan
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Title:Student Game Developer (Student Position) 
    Location:Grand Rapids, MI 
    Department:

    College of Pharmacy

    		 
    Advertised Salary:$14.00-$14.49 
    Summary of Position:Seeking motivated student developers to join an interdisciplinary team creating a web-based educational video game. The game will teach players about antibiotics, vaccines, and their role in defending the body against harmful pathogens through engaging gameplay and interactive learning experiences 
    Position Type:Student 
    Position Requirements:

    Current student at Ferris State University
    Demonstrate skills in game design principles and game development
    Experience creating 2D art and/or animation for video games
    Proficiency using the Godot game engine
    Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience with Git or other version control systems
    Experience developing web-based games
    Familiarity with user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) principles
    Portfolio demonstrating completed game projects, artwork, or animations

    Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
    Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of managing assigned tasks independently
    Availability to work 20-24 hours per week throughout the project (through Fall 2027)

    		 
    Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Collaborate with faculty and student team members to design and develop gameplay systems.
    Develop game features and mechanics using the Godot game engine.
    Create and implement 2D artwork, animations, and user interface elements.
    Participate in game design discussions, prototyping, testing, and iteration.
    Debug, optimize, and maintain project code and assets.
    Attend regular team meetings and communicate project progress effectively.
    Contribute ideas and feedback to improve the overall player experience and educational value of the game.    		 
    Number of Positions Available:1 
    Documents Needed to Apply:Resume 
    Job Close Date:December 31, 2026 
    EEO Statement:Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMichigan

    Skills

    • Animationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Game Designunmatched
    • Games Programmingunmatched
    • Gitunmatched
    • Internet Gamesunmatched
    • Online Trainingunmatched
    • Pathogensunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • User Experience Design (UXD)unmatched
    • User Interface Designunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
    • Vaccinationunmatched
    • Video Gamesunmatched
    • Web Programmingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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