Senior Game Designer (Remote Options)

Outplay Entertainment logo
Posted 26 September 2022
Salary Negotiable
LocationDundee
Job type Permanent
DisciplineDesign
Reference18063
Contact NameLawrie Brennan

Job description

Outplay are looking to add a Senior Game Designer to their fantastic team to help make more dreams into reality. At Outplay the design team makes dreams and the impossible become great fun games for mobile! They push the boundaries to make sure the games win awards and are played by millions. 

They are looking for passionate candidates who can contribute to and direct the vision for the new and existing games. You should have experience developing gameplay and meta-game systems, be able to bring innovation and creativity to the project you are working and be aware of the impact design can have on the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the product including the ability to sell the product, retain players and monetize players who are engaged with the titles.

Your responsibilities will include...
Working with key stakeholders you will be expected to drive the mid-core game through successful launch and to 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!

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role...
  • Show full end-to-end design accountability from conception to execution.
  • Manage and mentor Designer and Junior Designers
  • Skill expertise in key areas of game design
  • Deep understanding mobile game audience and f2p business models
  • Actively help the game team successfully run game dev processes
  • Expertise in design communication, player perspective, and market knowledge
  • Have an active input in making the design business accountable
  • Experienced in mobile and f2p game design with a passion for evolving and innovating the user experience
  • Understands importance of player data analysis, feature and content changes to improve a game’s key performance indicators
  • Able to deliver exceptional, optimised games and game updates and is committed to achieving each product goal accordingly
Perks and Benefits...
  • Private medical and dental care
  • Employee assistance package
  • Bonus Scheme
  • EMI Share Option Scheme.
  • Comprehensive Well-Being Package
  • They have a flexible hybrid work model at Outplay, prioritising flexibility, inclusion, health, and enjoyment. With the work model, the roles can be fulfilled with the flexibility to choose to relocate to work fully onsite in Dundee or in a hybrid model, either locally or from anywhere in the UK or European work locations.