We are on the lookout for an Operations Manager 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 the Operations Manager at our company, you will be instrumental in building our culture and ensuring that our team is growing and happy. This role spans across HR, Finance and Business, so your ability to task switch from project to project will be crucial in shaping the future of our company and its culture.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with founding team and leverage trust to evolve current company processes across the board

• Define and implement HR policies and support

• Refine and co-lead the recruitment process

• Develop a world-class onboarding program to delight new hires

• Identify and roll out flexible, cost effective benefits for the company

• Assist with finance operations like payroll and accounting

• Assist with office management duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 7 years of professional experience

• Strong interest in games or interactive entertainment

• Experience with running company operations to include, Finance, HR, Recruiting, Compliance, Office Management and more

• Effective communication skills across disciplines like engineering, art, production, and business teams.

• Curiosity and keen interest in understanding player and employee needs.

Additional Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience working at a startup is highly desirable

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead initiatives to completion.

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.

We're seeking a Marketing Manager who can bring our AI games to the forefront of the market. This role involves crafting and implementing marketing strategies that resonate with our unique titles, ensuring they stand out in both of the mobile platforms & general gaming landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed marketing plans and campaigns spanning pre-release, launch, and post-release phases for multiple video games.

• Identify target audiences and devise innovative strategies to reach and engage them, especially on mobile platforms.

• Collaborate with the development team to understand game features and updates, translating these into compelling marketing messages.

• Craft unique identities and narratives for our games, distinguishing them in the market.

• Analyze market trends and competitor strategies to identify opportunities for growth and innovation in mobile game marketing.

• Coordinate with influencers and media partners to maximize game exposure and reach, such as Facilitate AB Testing using Facebook Ads.

• Assist in establishing a pipeline for game/marketing media calendar.

• Track and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations to optimize marketing strategies.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive brand message and user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

• Proven at least 3 years’ experience in mobile game marketing, with a track record of successful game launches and campaigns.

• Strong understanding of the indie game/mobile gaming market, current trends, and player behavior.

• Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management, Google Analytics, and advertising networks.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to craft engaging marketing content.

• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative marketing ideas and strategies.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Desired Skills/Experience

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead marketing initiatives.

• Passion for gaming, particularly in the mobile space.

• Experience with community management and influencer partnerships.

• Experience with AI generation tools (LLM, stable diffusion).

• Skills in graphic design, Tensorflow coding or video editing are a plus.

• Enjoys the challenge of marketing indie games and implementing unconventional strategies.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Social Content Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Social Content Manager, you'll work closely with our Marketing & Community team to conceptualize, edit, and create engaging social content for various platforms. We'll strategize to bring the AI2U brand to life and give our communities content to enjoy even when they're not actively playing the game. You'll also co-manage a content calendar that matches our collaborative vision for AI2U's social platforms.

This role requires creative thinking, a portfolio of content you've worked on, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team. You will primarily craft engaging visuals and short-form video content that show how fun, silly, and introspective AI2U can be for players everywhere. With your help, we plan to grow and celebrate our game and its communities on YouTube, Instagram, X, and Patreon.

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.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Server Developer to join our dynamic team. As a 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.

We are seeking a talented and experienced 3D Animator to join our dynamic team. As a 3D Animator, you will be responsible for making animations / character rigs for our 3D AI games!

Responsibilities:

As a 3D Animator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Rig and skin various characters and props, ensuring compatibility with in-game mechanics in collaboration with the 3D Artist and Programmer.

• Animate a diverse range of characters, including humanoids and creatures with unique features such as wings and tails.

• Design character-specific animations, contributing to their personality and the game's overall artistic vision.

• Create and implement in-game cinematic animations, manage camera angles and shots, and incorporate feedback from the creative team while enjoying a degree of creative autonomy.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• A portfolio or showreel demonstrating your animation work.

• Proficient understanding of the animation production pipeline in Unity, including but not limited to the Animator, Timeline, and Blend Trees. Candidates should possess the ability to create and implement animations directly within Unity, showcasing a seamless blend of technical skill and creativity.

• Familiarity with Unity game development.

• Be able to clean up animations from Mo-cap data & files generated by AI Powered Animation Clips such as Plask.ai.

• Proficiency in animation principles, showcasing skills in poses, timing, and conveying weight in movement.

• Experience in crafting animation cycles, dynamic poses, and engaging combat animations.

• Capability in facial animations and expressions for humanoids.

• Proven experience as a keyframe animator with rigging and skinning expertise.

• A collaborative attitude with experience incorporating team feedback.

Additional Desired Skills/Experience:

• Prior experience in the game industry, whether indie or AAA.

• Experience working with mobile game modeling.

• Skills in VFX animation, especially Unity Particle System.

• Passion for AI, sci-fi, anime, escape room games, or horror games.

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.

We are seeking a talented and experienced 2D Artist / Concept 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:

• Create visually compelling environment concepts that define new game locations and mechanics, focusing on mood and atmosphere, and collaborate closely with the Game Director & Lead Artist. 

• Create prop design sheets that effectively communicate design details and aesthetics, providing guidance for 3D artists during the modeling process.

• Create highly polished key art pieces (Character illustration) that can be used for marketing purposes and in-game presentation screens.

• Work collaboratively with other environment and character artists to ensure a cohesive visual style throughout the game.

• Provide feedback and paintovers to the wider art and design teams, actively contributing to problem-solving and maintaining high-quality standards across the game world.

• Understand the game's vision, actively participate in playtesting, and effectively navigate game environments using Game Engine (Unity / Unreal 5) for debugging.

Requirements:

• Proficient in Photoshop with expert-level capabilities, and familiarity with a variety of 3D software pipelines to approach concept work from different angles.

• Proficiency in creating detailed and descriptive prop design sheets, including clear annotations and callouts, to facilitate the modeling process for 3D artists.

• Strong artistic background with a solid foundation in traditional art skills.

• Excellent understanding of color theory, composition, and perspective.

• Broad knowledge of video game development processes and an awareness of budget constraints.

• Comfortable delivering work in various formats, including 3D blockouts, thumbnails, loose sketches, and more detailed pieces.

• Effective communication skills, both in conveying ideas in a timely manner and working collaboratively within a team on a daily basis.

• Adaptable to working within given briefs and meeting deadlines while tailoring your approach to the specific task at hand.

• Open to receiving and integrating feedback to continually improve your work.

Additional Desired Skills/Experience:

• Prior experience in the game industry, whether indie or AAA.

• Experience working with mobile games.

• Experience with creating game assets such as UI design.

• Passion for AI, sci-fi, anime, escape room games, or horror games.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI tech that power our game. We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects with a talented team. If you have the required skills and a passion for 2D Artist, apply now to be a part of our team!