Composer/SFX Artist (Volunteer)

PromisePlay Studio, Product Strategy & Management Division
Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed
Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Morgan Hamilton, Project Manager
About Mentor A Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Our work is grounded in dignity, consistency, and the belief that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
About PromisePlay
We are developing a mobile game app designed to deliver social-emotional lessons to children ages 10-12 experiencing homelessness in NYC, within a fun and fantastical setting. The game blends creativity, empathy, and evidence-based concepts to create an engaging digital experience that supports learning, resilience, and connection. The team is composed of volunteer game designers, story developers, instructional designers, and artists..
Role Overview
We are seeking a Volunteer Composer/Sound Effects Artist to help bring our game to life. You’ll collaborate with a small team of game designers and story developers to help build our mobile game app, tentatively titled “Phantom Train.”
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and creative sides of game development and is excited by mission-driven work.
Key Responsibilities
Design intuitive, user-centered interfaces for a mobile game
Collaborate with developers, product leads, and other volunteers to turn ideas into usable features
Conduct lightweight user research, usability reviews, and feedback gathering
Improve usability, accessibility, and visual consistency across the platform
Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable UI
components
Iterate on designs based on testing, stakeholder feedback, and project goals
Ensure responsive and mobile-friendly design standards are followed
Present design concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical team members
Help prioritize user needs while balancing technical and time constraints in a volunteer environment
Contribute creatively to product strategy and overall user experience direction
Qualifications
Experience in UI/UX design for mobile applications
Understanding of UX principles, interaction design, accessibility, and responsive design
Ability to create wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and clickable prototypes
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote team setting
Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly
Basic understanding of front-end development constraints (HTML/CSS/React familiarity is a plus)
Passion for mission-driven, volunteer, nonprofit, or community-focused projects
Availability for regular remote check-ins and collaborative planning sessions
Bonus: Experience with design systems, branding, user testing, or developer handoff workflows
What We’re Looking For
A problem-solver who can work independently and collaboratively
Passion for games and player experience
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience developing a mission-driven educational game
Collaboration with educators, researchers, and program leaders
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to shape learning experiences for youth facing instability
A meaningful role in advancing equity-centered education
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing game development experience and interest in
MAP’s mission
Sample work (website, portfolio, etc.)
Closing Statement
This role holds the pieces together.
From research to outreach to execution–help ensure every story is fully built before it’s
told.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer
opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal,
safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your
interest in our missions and your understanding of these constraints.