Puzzle Production Assistant

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.

The Role

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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
  • Support our team with sales, marketing, and social media initiatives as needed

What You'll Learn

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

What You'll Need

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Solid writing abilities and communication skills
  • Research aptitude and critical thinking
  • 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 

Bonus Points For

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

Sample Projects You Might Work On

  • 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

Compensation

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

Next steps

If you’re interested, fill out the form below with a note about yourself and why you’d be good for the job.

Let’s talk

Email hello@mysteryleague.com with any useful info about your event — or use this form — and we’ll get back to you within a couple of days.

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