Senior Game Designer (UK Remote)

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Posted 20 April 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationOxford
Job type Permanent
DisciplineDesign
Reference18943
Contact NameChantelle Morris

Job description

Rebellion, the UK studio that created the popular franchise, Sniper Elite, are searching for a Senior Game Designer to work on an exciting, unannounced project.

In this role, you will create detailed game design documents and prototype specifications which can be used throughout the production process, whilst developing and iterating the game design through close collaboration with programmers, artists, animation, and other disciplines.

Your responsibilities…

  • Implement gameplay features using game engines, visual scripting, and other design tools
  • Run feature kickoff meetings and take part in project planning meetings
  • Conduct gameplay evaluations with the team providing feedback and suggestions to help fine tune and improve the game, whilst balancing various areas such as controls, combat, and metagame
  • Track and update the progress of day-to-day tasks using the designated tracking tools
  • Implement and incorporate feedback from the producer and leads into the work
  • Work with and mentor more junior members of the team

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

  • Professional experience as a games designer having published one or more pc and console game through it’s life cycle
  • Good knowledge of creating game design documents and prototype specifications
  • Solid knowledge of games engines and visual scripting
  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 
  • Advanced knowledge of the video game development process, including working in a timely and time-bound manner, and prototyping and iterating appropriately within that restriction
  • Good understanding of production pipelines
  • Ability to apply an awareness of the audience to the game
  • Ability to problem solve and communicate efficiently

Perks and benefits include…

  • Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and vision
  • Life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Interest free, tax-free loans
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • EAP a range of mental health and wellbeing support