Senior Game Designer

Senior Game Designer

Hybrid (Wakefield or Manchester, working a minimum of 4 days a month from our offices)

Please only apply if you are based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK (we cannot accept other applications)

Team17 Digital is a leading, independent video games label and creative partner for developers from all over the world. Our mission is: delivering pioneering indie games that players around the world will love for a lifetime.

At our core, we develop and publish games to bring quality gaming experiences to players across the world and multiple platforms. Our portfolio has over 100 games, including iconic first party IP titles such as Worms, Hell Let Loose, Escapists, Golf With Your Friends and Killer Frequency.

The games we publish top the charts on most gaming platforms and we have won many awards from BAFTAs to Golden Joysticks, as well as winning Publisher of the Year at the recent esteemed Develop Star Awards.

Our company is the largest and longest-standing entity within Team17 Group Plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM market) and includes our sister companies StoryToys and astragon.

What You Will be doing as a Senior Game Designer

As a Senior Game Designer, you'll be taking ownership for the successful delivery of our very own IP! This is a unique opportunity to work in a varied role, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across projects of varying scope and complexity. You will need to lead by example, get hands on with solving problems and creating content, give clear feedback and pass your experience on to more junior members of the team.

Your Day-To-Day

1. Delivering a range of high quality design work, including but not limited to feature design, systems design, and content design
2. Performing research and understanding the current state of the games market
3. Planning, scoping, breaking down and costing features or tasks
4. Delivering innovative ideas for both new and existing IP
5. Assessing ideas and providing clear actionable feedback to other team members and external developers
6. Creating exciting and high-quality content in engine that helps the game achieve its goals
7. Being an excellent communicator, working as part of a multidiscipline team, leading by example, and mentoring other design team members
8. Prioritising and delegating throughout development to ensure the timely delivery of the game
9. Upholding the overall quality of the game, primarily as it relates to the game design elements of the title

What You’ll Need

1. A strong ability to identify issues with a game or feature and react accordingly
2. Excellent communication, with the ability to write clearly and present verbally
3. The ability to communicate a vision, such as being able to deliver a feature pitch
4. Develop gameplay mechanics through an iterative process
5. Good interpersonal skills - the ability to work with people and accept feedback and criticism throughout development
6. Good prioritisation and time management skills; being able to work to deadlines but remaining committed to delivering a high level of quality
7. Strong practical experience in current game development practices and tools – including but not limited to Unity3D, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office

The ideal candidate has a proactive and positive attitude, cares deeply about delivering high quality games, is a great communicator and shows a continued willingness to learn and improve their skills.

The recruitment process for the Senior Game Designer is made up of 4 stages:

1. Stage One - Screening (30 minutes) - You'll initially meet with Talent Acquisition. This is a great opportunity to talk through your experience and ask any questions about the role
2. Stage Two - Interview (60 minutes) - An interview with a Designer and IP team Lead to explore your experience and an opportunity to meet the wider team.
3. Stage Three – At Home Design Test – A short practical Design test that is to be done within your own time.
4. Stage Four - Interview (60 minutes) - An interview with the IP Creative Manager (line manager) and another stakeholder where we’ll run through the delivered design test and ask questions.

Our average process takes around 3 to 4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact: simon.halkyard@team17.com . Prior to interview we will supply you will some of the questions that will be asked of you in advance to support your preparation. We will also establish with you how you prefer feedback. Phone, Teams call or Email.

You’ll have opportunities to engage with our recruitment team throughout the process. For any questions, please contact us at simon.halkyard@team17.com

What's In It For You?

1. Rewards and Benefits: Annual bonus, pension matched up to 8%, Share Save Scheme, and £1,000 in free shares for new colleagues.
2. Learning and Development: Six self-directed learning days per year, alongside access to organised learning opportunities and industry conferences.
3. Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive private medical insurance, including coverage for pre-existing conditions, discounted BUPA dental care, and mental health support.
4. Hybrid Working: We offer hybrid working from home or one of our three offices.
5. Perks: Game console loans up to £500, free game keys, access to arcade games, pool tables, gaming competitions, and surprise treats delivered through the year to celebrate life at Team17.

Find out more about us

Check out our Careers portal, where you can take VR compatible tours of our offices and meet our teams: Team17 Your World

Join our Team17 Careers Discord channel, find out more about our work communities and access interview support: Discord

Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business.

We can provide suitable adjustments for you during our recruitment processes from audio support to extra time on assessments. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and be reassured that this will not affect your application.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Team17, we are committed to diversity and accessibility, striving to build a workforce representative of the world we live and game in. We offer reasonable accommodations for our recruitment process and beyond. Please inform us of any adjustments you require, and rest assured this will not impact your application.