Game Development – Student Profile
The Department of Game Design is located at Uppsala University - Campus Gotland, an international campus situated in the heart of the UNESCO world Heritage city of Visby.
Here, you will find the best of of both words:the broad academic offerings and research excellence of a full-scale university, combined with the unique study environment of a small scale campus.
The Department of Game Design is part of the Faculty of Arts at Uppsala University. It conducts both high-level education and research. The Department educates approximately 450 full time equivalent students, about half of whom are international, and employs around 45 staff members across various roles.
The department offers undergraduate and advanced-level education in game design and game development, including courses in graphics, project management and software engineering.
The teaching language is English.
Read more on the Department´s website here.
The Department of Game Design is now looking for 3 students to contribute to the continued development of the game “Bunno's Soap Shop”. The game was initiated within the framework of the EU-funded MSCA-ITN [ETN] project CHARMING.
Read more about the “Bunno's Soap Shop” game here.
Regular presence at the workplace is required for continued development of the game “DUCK Bunno's Soap Shop”.
We are looking for students who:
Are enrolled in one of the Bachelor’s or Master’s programmes in Game Design at Uppsala University, Campus Gotland Have completed their first year of studies (if they are Bachelor students) Have a strong interest in game design and development and can contribute to various parts of the process – from concept and design to development and finalization of the game
We are specifically looking for students with different areas of expertise, so that together you form a well-rounded team with all the necessary skills for continued development of the game “Bunno's Soap Shop”. We don’t expect you to be an expert in all areas – instead, we aim to build a team where each member brings their own strengths. What matters most is your willingness to learn, grow, and contribute actively to the project.
Duties:
The game is a strategic (small-scale) business and manufacturing simulation, real-time, persistent, single player, mobile game. The game is to feel accessible and engaging, and to facilitate a fun and smooth game-playing experience. The game incorporates strategic decisions with moderate depth. The game facilitates an interest in, awareness of and basic understanding of key chemical aspects for players (such as processes, materials, equipment).
Players run a soap shop. The three main in-game challenges for them are to (1) skilfully and competently produce soap (e.g., not to overheat it); (2) strategically interact with a complex and covert economic game system of customers (e.g., use of various soap recipes, shop decoration); and (3) play the game in real-time (parallel and in possible conflict with their non-game lives). The game is to compete with casual, mobile, entertainment games (not with gamification initiatives or with institutional education).
The team facilitates the design of the game and implements it. A detailed design document exists. The game can be inspired by similar games and selectively incorporate some of their features. Implementation practicalities (such as the use of engines) and graphical and sound styles can be discussed (graphics in 2D pixel art style, and 8 bit audio, for example).
Qualifications Required:
- Game Design – understanding of game mechanics, player experience, and level design
- Graphics – ability to create or integrate (mostly 2D) assets
- Programming – experience working with C++ and game libraries, and/or experience working with game engines such as Unity, Unreal, Godot , or similar
- Strong communication skills in spoken and written English
- Strong collaboration skills and willingness to work in a team
Additional Qualifications (Meritorious):
- Sound – basic knowledge of sound design and audio integration
- Previously completed projects (personal, academic, or professional)
Application
(1) List of relevant skills specialitet expertis
(2) Suggestions for your concrete contributions to this project
About the Position
The position is an hourly employment no longer than 31 December 2025. The scope of the position is approximately 10–20%. Start date is 15 September 2025 or as agreed. Individual salary setting is applied.
For further information about the position please contact:
Olle Jansson, Head of the Department. Email: [email protected]
For further information about the “Bunno's Soap Shop” game please contact:
[email protected]
You are welcome to submit your application no later than 8 September 2025, UFV-PA 2025/2433.
Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: deltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 3 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 10% | Ort: Gotland | Län: Gotlands län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2025/2433 | Kontakt: , Olle Jansson 010101010101, | Facklig företrädare: ST (OFR/S) [email protected], ST (OFR/S) [email protected], Saco-S [email protected], | Publicerat: 2025-08-20 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-09-08
