Senior Game Designer (Hybrid)

A pioneering game development studio is looking for a Senior Game Designer who will take responsibility for gameplay features, systems, and mechanics from concept through to final implementation.

As a Senior Game Designer, you will own various design elements and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure that features align with the game’s vision and deliver a top-tier player experience. You’ll balance creative vision with player engagement, gather feedback, iterate on designs, and consider the value of features for both players and the studio.

Born from a passion for video games and a niche genre that has been underrepresented for years, the studio has grown from a small prototype into a highly anticipated project with significant industry attention. The studio ethos is focused on a healthy work-life balance and open communication and inclusive culture, where everyone’s voice is valued. Their diverse group includes industry veterans, fresh graduates, and skilled professionals from various fields, all driven by a shared commitment to creativity and innovation in gaming.

Your responsibilities…

• Lead the design and implementation of gameplay features, serving as the main point of contact for these areas within the Design team

• Develop game mechanics and systems that engage and excite players

• Utilise Unreal Engine 5 to build prototypes and validate design concepts

• Collaborate with Designers, Programmers, and the Game Director to ensure features align with the overall game vision

• Advocate for the game’s vision and specific features across the studio

• Analyse feedback and make necessary adjustments to improve player experience

• Maintain detailed, up-to-date design documentation

• Work with other departments to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of features

• Mentor Junior Designers, supporting their professional growth

• Ensure the game meets high-quality standards, identifying areas for enhancement

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• 5 or more years’ experience as a Game Designer in the games industry

• Involvement in the development and release of a console or PC game

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine for creating prototypes and game mechanics is essential

• Comfortable using Unreal Engine Blueprints system

• A deep understanding of game mechanics and player engagement strategies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Comfortable working both independently and within a team

Perks and benefits include…

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Family support

• Healthcare cash plan

• 23 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, increasing with years of service.

• Christmas studio shutdown

• Holiday exchange program

• Flexible working hours