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Game Designer (Mid-level)
3 years ago
At Outplay our design team are at the forefront of free-to-play mobile games design. Each day they push the boundaries to make sure their games are enjoyed by millions. This fantastic team are looking to add another creative superstar to help turn more dreams into reality.
We are currently hiring a mid-level Game Designer with a strong understanding of what makes for good casual games, particularly casual puzzle games. If you’re an experienced game designer with good instincts for what is and isn’t fun, a keen insight on what does and doesn’t work in puzzle games, and are interested in learning the ropes of game design and content creation, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
We are looking for passionate candidates who can contribute to and direct the vision for our games. You should have experience playing and designing a wide range of mobile games and be able to speak to what popular titles in the puzzle genre do well. As a Game Designer at Outplay, you’ll also be expected to bring innovation and creativity to the project you are working on and be aware of the impact design can have on the key performance indicators (KPI’s) of the product including our ability to sell the product, retain players, and monetize players who are engaged with our titles.
Working with key stakeholders you will be expected to drive our games forward as they find the “special sauce” that will make the game stand out and rise above the rest, this will include exploring opportunities in different genres and prototyping unique mechanics whilst also having a good eye for the quality and polish that will ensure the game is world class!
About You
- Previous experience in a professional design role, ideally at least 2+ years but candidates with less experience who can demonstrate the skills required may be considered.
- Experienced in mobile and free-to-play game design trends with a passion for evolving and innovating the user experience to entertain, retain, and engage players.
- Understands the importance of player data analysis and able to propose and implement feature and content changes to improve a game’s key performance indicators.
- Takes pride in the craft of making exceptional games and embraces the responsibility for pushing the quality and success of each game and motivates the team accordingly.
- Appreciates that the team’s and company’s success is determined by the timely delivery of exceptional, optimised games and game updates and is committed to achieving each product goal accordingly.
- Actively researches and keeps up to date with new games, industry and market trends, platform and OS changes, and best practices with a view to improve existing games and help innovate with future games.
- Ability to create content and prototypes in Unity (or equivalent) desirable.
About Us
Founded in 2010, Outplay Entertainment is the largest independent mobile games developer in the UK and based in the thriving game's hub of Dundee, Scotland. We create limitless fun for our players with lovingly crafted and innovative games that everyone can enjoy!
As a leading mobile developer, Outplay offers candidates an opportunity to work at the forefront of the industry, creating world-class games with a global audience and international recognition. To date, our games have received over 150 million downloads and we have received a stable of industry nominations and awards.
Our talent development initiative, The Outplay Academy, enables you to acquire new skills and grow alongside our ever-evolving studio. As part of the Academy, we offer mentoring schemes, educational workshops, the opportunity to attend industry events and host guest speakers for our teams and the local development community.
The fun and passion injected into our games are reflected in our super-friendly culture too! We find many ways to socialise, celebrate together and have created a comprehensive wellbeing package to support our team.
We also offer the following staff benefits:
- Private medical and dental care
- 33 days of holiday
- Employee assistance package
- Bonus Scheme
- EMI Share Option Scheme.
- Comprehensive Well-Being Package
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Outplay team are currently all working remotely.
During this time, we are working on the creation of a leading-edge, hybrid work environment that regardless of how you work, you have every opportunity to deliver and develop.
Therefore, our roles are open to being explored as future remote, hybrid or onsite opportunities.
At Outplay, our mission is to create limitless fun for everyone who plays our games, and we value every individual that helps make that goal a reality. We are committed to remaining an equal opportunities employer and provide a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who works here irrespective of age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, gender identity and expression, physical appearance, body size, and sexual orientation. All our employees are treated with dignity and respect because being part of Outplay is more than just work – it’s a family.
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