Design Brief: Playable Writing
Posted by theministry on 16th September 2025
We’re looking for a designer to collaborate on a new project.
This Autumn term (2025) we will be looking at playable writing. Our young writers, aged 6-15, will begin the term with an exploration of the many kinds of playable writing and game devices and formats: from playable card decks, to world-building for board games. In the second half of term they will then develop two games ideas: creating a design brief and all of the content required to then prototype the games.
We are looking for an experienced designer, who is able to oversee/manage the print or production of the prototype board game.
You will need:
- Design experience
- To be able to produce two high quality, playable games prototypes
- Willingness to work to the brief set by our our young writers, overseen by our Head of Community Programmes
- To be available to finish the project ready for our young people to play their prototyped games by Friday 5th December 2025
Details:
- £1,200 fixed fee, inclusive of VAT
- Materials budget of up to £300
- Closing date: 3rd October 2025
For full details and to apply, please download the job pack below.
