Responsibilities:
- Translate curriculum concepts into emotionally engaging, curriculum-aligned gameplay systems and narrative scenarios.
- Write and iterate game scripts, interaction flows, and reward structures with a creative eye for child engagement.
- Develop detailed game design documents (GDDs), learning-to-game mapping matrices, and skill progression paths.
- Collaborate with animators, illustrators, and game developers to bring concepts to life visually and interactively.
- Design branching stories, role-play simulations, quizzes, and exploratory game modules that blend education with play.
- Use AI tools to prototype, generate variations, and analyze gameplay telemetry for continuous improvement.
- Break down and scaffold learning objectives into game mechanics that support different age groups and cognitive outcomes.
- Work with curriculum experts to ensure games meet academic standards and adapt to learner profiles.
- Participate in feedback reviews, play tests, and iterative design cycles to optimize user engagement and learning outcomes.
Requirements:
- Experience or strong knowledge in either instructional design or game design, preferably in EdTech or children’s media
- Ability to integrate learning outcomes into game mechanics and narratives
- Familiarity with the Indian K–10 curriculum (CBSE/ICSE) across subjects is a plus
- Strong written and communication skills to articulate design decisions
- Comfort working with AI-assisted creative tools and collaborating remotely
About the Company:
Peblo is a seed-funded, stealth-mode ed-tech startup, backed by the Eleven Group initiative, a 35-year-old diversified business group headquartered in Gurgaon, with portfolio companies present across multiple industries – Healthcare (Medanta – Top 5 hospital chain in India), Financial Services (SVCL), Digital Health and Insurance (Aiqa Health), Technology (Finncub), and many more.
Peblo marks their foray into the ed-tech sector, with a bold vision to reshape how millions of children experience learning in India and beyond.
Peblo is being led by a team of seasoned co-founders from ISB, ex-Zomato, ex-Bain, who bring together deep expertise across education, technology, product innovation, business strategy, and creative storytelling.
