Game Designer - Voice-First AI Game

Overview

We believe language learning should feel like play. We’re building immersive, voice-first games that help players start speaking new languages in months, not years. Our first world focuses on Japanese; bigger worlds and richer social simulation are on the horizon.

We’re a small, senior team moving fast. If you want to help invent new voice-driven gameplay and social systems powered by AI, you’ll love it here.

What You’ll Do

Design voice-first play loops that keep players speaking a language they are learning : prompts, scaffolding, repair strategies, pacing, reward structures and more.

Shape the social simulation : define character goals, memory, and relationship states that evolve through conversation.

Own the core loop : collaborate on narrative, art direction, and learning goals; make and document key game-design decisions.

Prototype rapidly : turn ideas into playable tests and prototypes using AI tools.

Wear multiple hats : roll up your sleeves and do what’s necessary—specs, mocks, quick prototypes, and playtest ops—whatever moves the game forward.

Run playtests : translate observations and data into concrete changes.

Raise the quality bar : champion clarity, UX, and craft across story, art, and engineering.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years in game design with at least one shipped title (indie or studio).

Strong end-to-end ownership.

Comfortable wearing multiple hats and collaborating across disciplines.

Low-ego, feedback-hungry, and iterative.

Able to embrace AI to accelerate iteration, with human oversight where it matters.

Nice to Have

Portfolio showing creative use of AI-assisted tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, v0, Figma automation, Lovable, etc.).

Visual / UI sensibility.

Experience with game engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal, etc).

Familiarity with LLMs, speech / voice UX, or dialogue systems.

Experience in small, rapid development environments.

Interest in Japanese culture or language learning.

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