Careers
Who Are We
At AlterStaff Inc., we’re not just creating games; we’re shaping unique experiences that connect and entertain people worldwide. By joining our team, you will be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company that values creativity, collaboration, and a passion for gaming. We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects with a talented team.
Our first game is called Yandere AI Girlfriend Simulator ~ With You ‘Til The End. It’s a first of its kind immersive interactive escape room game with a Yandere AI girlfriend, who is integrated using ChatGPT. You can discuss any topics you want with the highly intelligent AI NPC, and find a way to escape her room!
Since the game’s demo was released, it has garnered 1M downloads and accumulated over 300 million views in total on YouTube. Embark on an unforgettable escape room adventure where you'll have to use all your wit and charm to convince the Yandere cat girl to unlock the exit door, or by uncovering hidden clues and solving puzzles.
We just received $5M+ funding from top investors, so it is a great time to join our expanding team.
If you are a driven and creative operations professional with a love for games, apply now to become a key player in our success story!
Send your resume to career@alterstaff.io.
Roles
Game Design Mathematician
We are on the lookout for a Game Design Mathematician who is passionate, adaptable, and innovative. This role is perfect for someone who dreams of combining their love for gaming with their professional skills. As a Game Design Mathematician at our company, you will be instrumental in creating games that offer thrilling, engaging, and immersive experiences to a broad player base. Your creativity and expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of interactive gaming.
Responsibilities
Design various aspects of game development including entertainment value, pacing, mathematical outcomes, gacha system in mobile games, and player communications.
Work concurrently on multiple game development projects.
Apply meticulous attention to detail in creating optimal designs, including math models, JSON control files, par sheets, and customer communication.
Test mathematical outcomes for quality assurance and accuracy using tools like Excel and programming (e.g. Jupyter Notebook).
Conduct field research and analysis to understand player profiles and develop innovative game features and products.
Develop comprehensive design documentation for projects, including game concepts, in-game messages, marketing materials, game rules, and pay tables.
Create initial and final math models, par sheets, and JSON control files for game engines.
Provide detailed feedback on all games in development, focusing on mathematics, art, sound, messaging, pacing, and user interface.
Collaborate in developing and adapting prototypes and simulators for game concept refinement and troubleshooting.
Analyze marketplace data to identify future game mechanics and industry trends.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Game Design, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in mobile game design.
Strong interest in mobile game design, including the gacha system.
Proficiency in Unity or Unreal Game Engine.
Expertise in Combinatorics, Probability Theory, and Statistics.
Ability to create well-structured, maintainable programs in C++/C# or comparable languages.
Excellent data analysis and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a creative and consensus-based environment.
Effective communication skills with engineering, art, production, and business teams.
Curiosity and keen interest in understanding player and customer preferences.
Additional Desired Skills/Experience
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead game design initiatives.
Passion for playing various game genres and a solid background in mobile games.
Experience releasing one or more game titles in a lead game designer role.
Experience with AI generation tools (LLM, stable diffusion).
Skills in graphic design, Python coding or video editing are a plus.
Unity C# Programmer
The Game Developer will be tasked with designing, building, and maintaining efficient and reliable code to implement game features, systems, and tools. The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of Unity engine, C#, and game development pipelines.
Working alongside artists, designers, and other programmers, the Game Developer will take part in all aspects of the game development process, from initial ideation to post-launch support. This role requires an individual who can take initiative and work both in a team environment and independently.
Responsibilities:
As a Unity Developer, your key responsibilities will include:
Implementing new gameplay features and user interface (UI) elements.
Building the client side for the game server, working with our server engineer.
Providing technical guidance and support to the art team.
Conducting performance optimization to enhance game performance.
Resolving bugs and making improvements to the game.
Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth development and integration processes.
Requirements:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
*Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical field.
*2+ years experience in related positions, or equivalent independent experience.
Currently live in United States & must be legally able to work in USA
Extensive expertise in C# programming language.
Proficiency in writing clean, high-performance, and memory-efficient code.
Experience working with Unity UI for creating intuitive user interfaces.
Familiarity with Universal Render Pipeline (URP) for optimizing rendering processes.
Knowledge of RESTful API, or knowledge of making the receiver for json endpoints in order to receive data from the server
Knowledge of shaders, materials, and shader graphs to achieve visually appealing effects.
Understanding of efficient rendering techniques to optimize game performance.
*A bachelor’s degree in computer science or experience in a related field is preferred, but not required if you can demonstrate relevant experience.
Additional Desired Skills/Experience:
Prior experience in the game industry, whether indie or AAA.
Experience coding for mobile games, especially with player data servers.
Knowledge of Azure Playfab is a plus.
Passion for AI, sci-fi, anime, escape room games, or horror games.
Game Server Developer
We are seeking a talented and experienced Game Server Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Game Server Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications that power our web-based platforms. Your expertise in Object-Oriented Languages, algorithm design, system architecture, and cloud platforms will be crucial in delivering high-quality and scalable solutions. In addition, your excellent communication skills and proactive approach will contribute to effective collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop server-side applications using Object-Oriented Languages, primarily C#, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Implement efficient and optimized algorithms to process and manipulate data effectively within server applications and Playfab.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, designers, and product managers, to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Apply system design fundamentals to architect robust and scalable server architectures that meet business needs and ensure efficient data flow.
Utilize your expertise in Azure/AWS web architectures to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based server infrastructure and services.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of server applications to identify and fix issues promptly, ensuring high-quality code.
Maintain documentation, including technical specifications, system diagrams, and development processes, to facilitate knowledge sharing and efficient collaboration.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to server development and apply them to enhance our systems.
Demonstrate effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, provide technical guidance, and present complex ideas and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Take a proactive approach in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of server applications and processes.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented Languages, particularly C#, with a solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.
Deep knowledge of algorithm design and analysis, including data structures, optimization techniques, and complexity analysis.
Familiarity with system design fundamentals, such as distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and database design.
Experience in deploying and managing server applications on Azure/AWS cloud platforms, including familiarity with related services and technologies.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectively.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
Experience in agile development methodologies and collaborative software development tools, such as Git or Jira, is a plus.
Prior experience in web application development or related fields is desirable.
Additional Desired Skills/Experience:
Prior experience in the game industry, whether indie or AAA.
Experience working with mobile game titles.
Passion for AI, sci-fi, anime, escape room games, or horror games.
Experience working with Azure Playfab is a plus.
Associate 3D Artist (Contract)
We are seeking a talented and experienced 3D Artist to join our dynamic team. As a 3D artist, you will be responsible for modeling 3D items / character / scenery for our 3D AI games!
Responsibilities:
Create high-quality 3D models for characters, items, and scenery.
Develop visually appealing, cute anime-style NPR textures, shaders, and materials.
Build character rigs and animations.
Collaborate with the Game Director to refine animations to meet gameplay requirements.
Enhance graybox levels with environmental art and contribute to the creation of final game scenes.
Design and produce effect animations for escape room puzzles.
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in creating character rigs and animations using 3D software.
Proficiency in creating models and textures using 3D software such as Blender or Maya.
Familiarity with integrating art assets into a commercial 3D Unity game engine.
Knowledge of creating UV maps and unwrapping 3D models.
Additional Desired Skills/Experience:
Prior experience in the game industry, whether indie or AAA.
Experience working with mobile game modeling.
Passion for AI, sci-fi, anime, escape room games, or horror games.
UI/UX Designer
We are seeking a talented and experienced UI/UX Designer / Artist to join our dynamic team. Ready to shape the future of gaming? We're looking for someone to help design a massive game world buzzing with smart AI characters. This is your chance to sprinkle your creative touch on a cutting-edge AI-powered game. It's all about making the game more fun and engaging for our players. So, are you up for this thrilling journey? Join us and let's redefine gaming together!
Responsibilities:
Design and implement UI/UX elements/frameworks to enhance visual appeal and user experience.
Generate mock ups & prototypes for game UI interface.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for game applications.
Advocate for the end-user throughout the design and development process.
Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis.
Work collaboratively with the art & design team to ensure a cohesive visual style throughout the game.
Requirements:
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Adobe XD, or similar.
Strong understanding of UI/UX design including: graphic design (layout/composition, typography, iconography) and usability and function (button states, accessibility).
Solid understanding of interaction design, user-centered design principles, and usability testing.
Experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable design solutions.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating beautiful, functional, and intuitive designs.
Effective communication skills, both in conveying ideas in a timely manner and working collaboratively within a team on a daily basis.
Consideration for varying platforms, localization adjustments, and accessibility needs.
1+ year of experience working in Agile environments and on multi-disciplinary teams.
Qualifying individuals should have a portfolio that demonstrates strong design and technical skills.
Additional Desired Skills/Experience:
Experience with implementing UI and VFX animation in Unity3D.
Experience with coding UI related scripts in Unity3D
Prior experience in the game industry, whether indie or AAA.
Experience working with mobile and PC games.
Experience with creating game assets such as UI design.
Passion for AI, sci-fi, anime, escape room games, or horror games.
Marketing Artist
We are seeking a talented and passionate Marketing Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for internet trends, a creative flair for diverse art styles, and the ability to produce a variety of promotional artworks. This role requires someone with a self-starter attitude, a strong sense of humor, a love for gaming, and a deep appreciation for our game.
This role is a part-time, or full-time 3 month contract position. With an opportunity for extension at the end of the contract.
Responsibilities:
We'd like you to be able to cover the following, but not limited to:
Art Creation
Develop engaging anime stories in the style of Yonkoma manga (four-panel comic strips).
Create and design visually appealing, humorous memes that align with our brand and target audience.
Design emojis for use in our communications on various platforms.
Concept and produce themed artwork to regularly reflect different seasons, holidays, and special events.
Create impactful screenshots that align with our artistic standards.
Identify and recommend additional artists suitable for commission opportunities, leveraging platforms like ArtStation, DeviantArt, etc.
Promotional Materials
Create banners, buttons, and other graphical elements for use on websites, social media, email, and other promotional platforms.
Develop templates for thumbnails and cover images for videos, articles, and other content to drive engagement.
Requirements:
Proven experience in digital art creation, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and content.
Excellent understanding of current internet trends and how to incorporate them into visual content.
Ability to create engaging promotional materials that capture attention and drive engagement.
Strong sense of humor and the ability to create relatable, entertaining content for a gaming audience.
Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams.
Curiosity or some basic understanding of AI.
Passion for gaming and familiarity with our game and its community.