Climate Jam 2026: Looking For Team (LFT)

Primary Team Roles

Engineering - Programming and working in-engine!

Game Design - Level, mechanical, systems design, and beyond!

Art / Ul - Visual assets and UI/UX, of any style or medium!

Audio / Music - Sound design and music composition!

Writing / Narrative - Technical writing, crafting story, in-game text!

Production - Project management and organization!

QA / Usability - Playtesting, finding bugs, and ensuring the game meets the team's vision!

Marketing - Outreach, promotion, and digital presence to help people learn about the game!

Climate Expert - Offering subject matter knowledge and research!
Select 1 to 3 preferred primary team roles for yourself:

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Programming
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Rate each of your selected Programming sub-categories from 1 to 5 using the following rating metric:

1 - I am learning this area.
2 - I have practiced this area on small projects or coursework.
3 - I have used this area successfully on multiple projects.
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5 - I could lead or mentor others in this area.
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Gameplay Programming

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Tools & Systems Programming

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Debugging & Optimization

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XR, VR, AR Games

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Game Design
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Ideation & Concept Design

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Systems & Mechanics Design

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Level Design

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Player Experience & Balancing

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Tabletop Games

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Art & Visual Design
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Concept Art

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2D Art & Illustration

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UI/UX Design

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Paper Assets

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Visual Communication & Visual Direction

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Audio Design & Music
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Music Production

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Sound Effects Production

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Sound Design & Implementation

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Audio Tools & Integration

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Narrative & Writing
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Storytelling & Narrative Design

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Dialogue & Character Writing

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Worldbuilding & Lore

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Technical Writing & Documentation

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Production & Project Management
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Team Leadership

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Team Coordination

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Project Planning & Scheduling

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Quality Assurance & Playtesting
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Playtest Planning & Execution

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Playtesting & Bug Reporting (as a playtester)

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User Feedback Analysis

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Accessibility Testing

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Marketing, Outreach, & Promotion
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1 - I am learning this area.
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Social Media & Content Creation

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Community Building & Engagement

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Subject Matter Knowledge & Research
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Analysis & Synthesis

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Other Primary Role
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