Game Designer – 6-Month FTC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Support all facets of game design, from initial concept development and context establishment to level design and reward balancing.

• Collaborate closely with team members from various disciplines to maintain high gameplay standards throughout the game.

• Create clear and concise documentation for game design.

• Engage in brainstorming sessions, prototyping, tuning, gameplay pacing, level design, user experience, and balancing difficulty curves.

• Provide iterative feedback and enhance game content to ensure an optimal player experience.

• Assess and refine existing content, mechanics, and features based on playability and project objectives.

• Conduct research and design new game content and features.

• Guarantee that games are engaging and enjoyable.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a game designer working on a commercial game.

• Proficient understanding and practical knowledge of the Unity game engine.

• Ability to passionately pursue creative visions without attachment.

• Willingness and enthusiasm to seek feedback and constructive criticism from all sources.

• Capability to iterate multiple times to enhance existing content and features.

• Skill in objectively discussing the merits of specific game features and concepts.

• General comprehension of game design and development processes.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a small team.

• Exceptional communication skills complemented by a friendly and positive attitude.

• Self-driven and diligent work ethic.

• Candidates must possess a valid UK work visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Performance-related bonuses.

• Monday to Friday work schedule from 9am to 5pm (No weekends, No overtime, No crunch!).

• 27 days of paid annual leave, which includes 21 standard days, 3 days during the Christmas closure, 2 discretionary 'Duvet Days,' 1 day to celebrate your birthday, plus all 8 UK bank holidays and an additional day for our exclusive FuturLab bank holiday!

• Opportunities to attend and present at gaming events and conferences.

• Complimentary MS Game Pass or PS+ subscription.

• Free game codes, merchandise, and game-related swag.

• Participation in the Bike2work scheme.

• Enhanced Maternity Leave - 9 months full pay (statutory benefit supplemented by FuturLab).

• Paternity Leave - 8 weeks full pay.

• Enhanced Sick Pay.

• Enhanced Pension plan.

• Access to a remote therapy service through Spill, offering 8 x 50-minute virtual sessions over 6 months as needed, along with unlimited 'ask a therapist' text questions.

• Eye tests and standard glasses for display work.

• Fantastic offices with a vibrant culture.

• An inclusive and welcoming work environment.

• Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process as necessary.