Job Description

Lead Game Designer

About Nudle and NexEra

Nudle is a next-generation simulation company working at the intersection of AI and XR (VR/AR). We are building NexEra - one of the world's most impactful learning platforms, delivering hands-on work experience to schools, TVET colleges, universities, and global companies through immersive simulations.

With major partnership across Africa and Asia, NexEra is transforming how people learn, train, and work through interactive 3D experiences, AI role-play, and real industry simulations. If you want to help shape the future of education and work, this is the place to be.

For more information, view updates from our Founder and company LinkedIn pages:

Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duren-munsami/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nudlexr/posts/?feedView=all

Role Overview

We are looking for a Lead Game Designer and Project Manager to drive the creative vision of our XR simulations while managing the full creative production pipeline. You will lead 3D, animation, and QA/UI teams, guide interns, and work closely with developers to ensure every simulation moves smoothly from concept to launch.

This role requires a blend of game design expertise, leadership, documentation skills, and hand-on project management. You will set standards, train incoming interns, optimise workflows, and ensure the creative and technical departments stay aligned.

Key Responsibilities

Simulation and Game Design

Design end-to-end XR simulations using MDA principles Convert curriculum and real-world processes into interactive learning tasks Create AI role-play scenarios, branching dialogues, and assessments Build user flows, interaction maps, and production documentation
Creative Leadership and Quality Control

Review 3D models, rigs, animations, and UX work Ensure consistent art direction and interaction standards Collaborate with developers to ensure assets function correctly in Unity/WebXR
Intern Training and Management

Train interns on pipelines, workflows, and production expectations Provide documentation, guides, and clear reviews Track performance, ensure productivity, and prevent rework Oversee onboarding/offboarding cycles for rotating interns
Project Management and Cross-Team Coordination

Run sprints and production schedules Manage task tracking in Jira Ensure handovers from design -> 3D -> animation -> dev -> QA are seamless Maintain production velocity and quality
Innovation and Platform Growth

Propose new mechanics, features, and simulation ides Explore AI-assisted content creation Align NexEra with emerging XR and EdTech trends

Requirements

3 - 5+ years in game design or simulation design Strong understanding of MDA, interaction design, and XR principles Ability to review 3D, animation, and UX work Solid Unity Knowledge (no heavy coding required) Experience managing or training juniors or interns Strong project management skills (Agile/Kanban) Excellent documentation, communication, and workflow discipline

Why Join Nudle

Work on a global-impact platform used by thousands of learners Influence the future of XR education and corporate training Lead a talented creative and technical team Join a fast-growing innovation environment with real ownership Opportunity for long-term leadership growth within the company
Job Types: Full-time, Learnership, Internship
Contract length: 3 - 6 months

Pay: R9000,00 - R13000,00 per month

Work Location: In person