Game Designer

Culmen International

. Design, develop, test, facilitate, and refine serious games and simulation-supported activities for federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, regional, and interagency audiences .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing serious games and simulations for diverse audiences, utilizing HSEEP doctrine and instructional design principles. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicating complex concepts to stakeholders.

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Game DesignSimulation DevelopmentHSEEP DoctrineMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyEmergency Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Scenario DevelopmentGame Mechanics DesignTechnical Data InterpretationDigital Media CreationEvaluation Criteria Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Delivery ToolsMultimedia ToolsSimulation Software

Industry Keywords

National Response FrameworkNational Incident Management SystemEmergency Support Function #8Public Health PreparednessContinuity Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, facilitate, and refine serious games and simulation-supported activities for federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, regional, and interagency audiences
Translate exercise objectives, plans, policies, capabilities, corrective actions, and operational challenges into game concepts, rules, roles, decision points, scenario modules, and measurable outcomes
Develop realistic scenarios, storylines, injects, timelines, participant materials, facilitation questions, control-cell products, and Master Scenario Events Lists
Apply HSEEP doctrine and instructional, experiential-learning, and game-design principles to exercises and training activities
Incorporate computer simulation, model outputs, visual interfaces, video vignettes, video injects, and virtual-delivery capabilities into exercise programs
Collaborate with modeling and simulation specialists, systems designers, planners, facilitators, evaluators, analysts, multimedia personnel, and subject matter experts
Support planning meetings, MSEL development and synchronization meetings, exercise execution, hotwashes, and after-action meetings
Prototype and playtest game mechanics and supporting materials; collect feedback and revise products
Develop evaluation criteria and data-collection opportunities for assessing decisions, actions, coordination, plans, policies, and corrective-action implementation
Review technical and analytical products and interpret modeling or simulation results for exercise design and real-time participant play
Prepare and deliver briefings, demonstrations, facilitator guidance, participant instructions, technical documentation, and decision-support materials
Maintain awareness of industry standards, emerging technologies, virtual environments, and best practices
Complete recurring and short-turn assignments within established deadlines and maintain organized project files and deliverables
Travel as authorized to support planning conferences, exercise delivery, evaluation, training, response activities, or stakeholder meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in game design, simulation, instructional design, emergency management, public health, computer science, digital media, or a related field
Relevant experience designing games, simulations, or interactive exercises for the U.S. Government or another complex operational organization
Experience developing scenarios, game mechanics, injects, participant materials, facilitation content, and exercise-support products
Experience incorporating technical data, model results, or simulation capabilities into realistic decision-based activities
Ability to interpret operational requirements and convert complex subject matter into clear, engaging, and objective-driven participant experiences
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn and use Government-provided exercise, collaboration, multimedia, and virtual-delivery tools
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and respond effectively to short-notice or surge requirements
Knowledge of HSEEP doctrine and experience supporting the full exercise planning, conduct, evaluation, and improvement-planning cycle
Experience supporting public health preparedness, emergency management, incident response, continuity, consequence modeling, or interagency operations
Experience creating visual interfaces, video vignettes, video injects, digital game assets, or virtual simulation environments
Experience facilitating games or exercises for senior leaders, government personnel, emergency responders, healthcare partners, or interagency audiences
Familiarity with the National Response Framework, National Incident Management System, Emergency Support Function #8, and federal preparedness and response doctrine
Experience developing accessible digital and multimedia products consistent with Section 508 requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
Supplemental Insurance Available
Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays