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Lead Game Designer

7 months ago

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THE JOB

Housemarque is looking for a Lead Designer with experience in creating high-quality 3Cs and gunplay. The ideal candidate will have a strong game design background, multiple game credits and a passion for shipping high-quality games with a fun and collaborative team. In this role you’ll work closely with Gameplay Director and other craft leads, and you bring out the best in our talented and passionate Design team.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Partner with the Gameplay Director and team leadership to define the creative vision and direction for character gameplay and gunplay in our project

Help steer strategic creative decisions and ensure consistency of vision with all efforts related to character gameplay and gunplay design
Assess the workload vs. production capacity, plan the work, and set priorities for the game design team
Communicate the project objectives, strategies, and general information to all team members so as to give visibility to the advancement of the development of the game and the other crafts
Mentoring other members of the Design team, helping them to improve and grow
Clearly define and champion high standards of production quality for all design work
Create a work environment that is motivating for team members and which fosters development and creation
Balance hands-on work with the management responsibilities of a craft lead

What will help you to be successful in this role?

5+ years professional game development experience
Shipped at least one AAA title on any platform
Experience designing 3Cs, gunplay, or character gameplay abilities
Expertise using Unreal Engine or similar
Ability to direct, collaborate, and speak critically on story, art and content development
Excellent sense for game design and creating outstanding user experiences
Proven ability to carry complete designs from high-level concepts to high-quality execution
Positive team-oriented attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working without direct supervision
Strong ability to diagnose not-quite-working designs and prescribe elegant solutions
Able to accept critique of your work and have the ability to embrace change
Familiarity with Housemarque’s past games

What we offer to you?

Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office
Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
Access to Playstation Studios collaboration, games and more!

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland.

We will start interviewing promising candidates immediately so please apply as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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