Online AAA game development studio, Sharkmob are seeking a talented Principal Game Designer to join their design team in their London office.
Sharkmob have a new title in the works that you’ll make a highly credible impact to. The studio is a leading workplace where their cross-discipline teams allow them to bring together their expertise and create the best possible experiences for their players.
Your responsibilities…
Work with project leadership to deliver best-in-class systems and features in support of the game’s vision
Prototype game features on paper and in-game to find the fun during early development
Create and maintain documentation for new and existing systems and features
Seek out and embrace feedback and direction
Drive development of the tools and systems necessary to deliver game features to the highest possible quality
Regularly seek feedback from the wider team to aid you in honing the player experience
Evangelise the quality targets for game features to the wider team
Conduct research across all streams of media to better deliver against the goals and vision of the player experience for their project
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
6+ years of experience in professional game design
Experience working with two or more RPG game titles
Expertise in one or several fields of game design
Outstanding communication and documentation skills
Analytical mindset, capable of deconstructing market-leading features and understanding what makes them stand out
Experience delivering high-quality features and content with a cross-disciplinary tea
Compassion and thoughtfulness when mentoring more junior members of the team
Perks and benefits include...
VISA sponsorship (for you and your dependents)
Relocation support if moving to the UK, 1 month accommodation, flights/travel paid for, logistics/removal costs reimbursed)
Assistance for people relocating within the UK (reimbursement for expenses on travel into London for flat viewings and moving vans/couriers)
30 days annual leave, in addition to all UK Bank Holidays
Discretionary annual performance-based bonus
Private pension (10% total, up to 5% individual contribution matched by Sharkmob)
BUPA private Healthcare, Cigna dental cover, life insurance scheme and income protection policy
£425 yearly preventative healthcare allowance
Flexible working hours
Weekly 'wellness hour' to be used each week during office hours
Sharkmob know the most important element of their studio is their team, they strive for a healthy and productive atmosphere in their office, they do this by providing feedback to each other, promoting a healthy work life balance, distributing ownership and making time for social activities and having fun!
