Puzzle Production Assistant

Overview

Chicago Artists Coalition helps people connect with opportunities including calls for artists, jobs, and available studio space

The Mystery League creates immersive puzzle experiences. We design and produce live puzzle hunts, virtual team-building games, museum installations, tabletop escape games, and ARGs for clients including the Museum of Science and Industry, Alinea, and Field Notes.

We're seeking a creative and detail-oriented Puzzle Production Assistant to join our team in crafting memorable puzzle experiences. This position offers hands-on involvement in the entire puzzle creation process—from initial concept to final execution.

• Research and develop content for innovative puzzles
• Help host virtual and in-person puzzle events
• Craft physical puzzle objects and prepare materials for events
• Assist with puzzle and event design
• Help build our daily Raddle word transformation game
• Support our team with sales, marketing, and social media initiatives as needed

• The craft of puzzle-making
• Event planning and production processes
• Creative problem-solving in a collaborative environment
• Client management and project execution

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid writing abilities and communication skills
• Research aptitude and critical thinking
• Ability to take initiative and manage your time well
• Creative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas
• Proficiency with Google Sheets
• Comfort with the iterative and sometimes vulnerable nature of creative work
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative setting
• Your own laptop computer (Mac preferred, but PC acceptable)
• Ability to work in-person in Edgewater, Chicago

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Background in game design, theater, or interactive experiences
• Interest in puzzles, escape rooms, or mystery games

• Designing interactive games for cultural institutions like the Field Museum
• Creating new tabletop escape game experiences
• Developing online puzzle hunts like our Pilcrow Bar project
• Building alternate reality games (ARGs) similar to our project for Watsky or Field Notes
• Creating engaging trivia rounds and questions

This is a paid position. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

If you’re interested, fill out the form at the bottom of this page with a note about yourself and why you’d be good for the job.