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Senior Game Designer [New IP] (488)

Job Description

As a Senior Game Designer you work with a multidisciplinary team to create, implement and drive the game design. Crafting the game’s systems and mechanics, through clear documentation, prototyping and iteration. You work inclusively with the other departments to innovate, evolve and implement the design to ensure a high-quality player experience.

What will you do?

• Work with the Directors and design team to determine how the game mechanics and systems will be implemented into the game, while closely collaborating with the game teams to develop these systems.
• Lead the live development of specific features. Define, design, and implement game systems from conception to realisation.
• Throughout production, make necessary changes to the games design arising from feedback, in order to achieve the game direction and desired player experience.
• Communicate and collaborate with key stake holders across multiple disciplines; updating them on the progress and challenges;
• Initiate and help drive improving the standards of all design practices;
• Combine innovation with a strong knowledge of industry standards;
• Produce clear and effective design documentation of major features.

What will you bring?

• Key knowledge and understanding in live game design features (Economy, Monetization).
• Strong knowledge of current design methodologies.
• Good awareness of market trends.
• Strong knowledge of a wide range of games across multiple platform and their core design practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant documentation software.
• Be an advocate and ambassador for the feature and the sharing of the information from it.
• Show an ability to navigate through ambiguity and embrace change with a positive mindset.
• Either a Bachelor’s degree in Game Design or relevant training/experience.
• Significant experience in Game Design or relevant role.
• Shipped games in the game design discipline, preferably a full cycle on a AAA title or equivalent is a plus

Additional Information

Benefits & Relocation

We’re offering flexible working with some remote work available, 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown (usually 3 days), private healthcare (with option to add immediate family), life insurance & income protection, workplace pension scheme, paid volunteering days, annual fitness & well-being allowance, games, technology & merchandise, subsidised travel and excellent relocation support, should you need it!

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