Our client is a major Games Developer with multiple studios in the UK. They’re focused on creating fun console games using a world-famous IP.

As a Systems Designer you will follow the direction of the Lead Level Designer and will design and build high quality systems which support the vision and creative pillars of our clients game and IP.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven game design experience, with a title shipped in a systems design position.
• Knowledge of game and systems design with an understanding of core systems, game progression, levelling, economy, balance, rewards & usability.
• Ability to describe approaches and techniques that deliver compelling game systems in modern games
• A passion for creating fun and accessible games for children and families.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
• Experience of scripting, ideally in Blueprint
• Excellent rapid prototyping skills
• Ability to take direction and feedback well and self-critique.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience of UE4/ UE5 an advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Lead Designer, you will design and build high quality systems which support the vision and creative pillars of the game and IP
• Create and maintain game system specifications, including meta-game, core systems, levelling, economy, and rewards systems
• Clearly pitch system designs and features and liaise with other designers and disciplines to ensure the systems are understood and supported in the game
• Via regular reviews you will iterate on feedback from the Lead & other designers, to meet the agreed quality bar.
• Closely collaborate with other disciplines, (gameplay coders, artists, animators), understanding their role and building a positive relationship to ensure that they are involved in the design process.
• Follow design’s best practice, and ensure your work maintains stability & quality throughout development
• Take part in design reviews, and be willing to take feedback and produce solutions
• Play the game regularly, providing feedback in a clear and constructive manner
• Work with the production teams & lead systems designer to verify that your task estimations are reasonable, communicating on progress and delivering your work to deadlines at quality.
• Encourage a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and respect.

BENEFITS:

• Flexitime
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Social Events

And many more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!

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Hannah Murphy

Our client is an ambitious gaming studio, founded in 2014 whose goal is to create games that truly matter and generate positive impact in multiple markets worldwide.

The successful candidate will join the talented team on their current and upcoming titles working with Game Directors forming the vision and creative foundation of their games.

REQUIREMENTS:

• You have some level of game development experience, preferably working on F2P games
• You have experience designing core game systems
• You have broad knowledge of the mobile market
• You have a deep comprehension of monetisation in F2P games
• Supporting degree in game design or development

DESIRED:

• Experience with Unity and any other major engines
• Proficiency in scripting languages
• Economy design skills
• Understanding of tracking and data analysis

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Game design documentation, script writing, level-design, level scripting, data entry and game balancing
• Develop prototypes that relate to the vision of the features and/or tasks for which you are responsible
• Construct engaging and creative gameplay systems with fun features that will improve user experience, engagement and monetization
• Update all project documents and maintain regular updates of all design aspects of the game for an overall quality

BENEFITS

• A competitive salary
• Wellness Days
• Gym Membership Allowance
• Southern Cross Wellbeing Two cover
• Regular social events
• Weekly fruit + coffee machine
• The chance to be instrumental in the success of a growing and ambitious studio

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214427!

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Hannah Murphy

One Player Mission’s client are a passionate team that have over 15 years’ worth of experience with 25 world renounced titles under their belt.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Game Designers while under the supervision of the Game Director. You will be the direct contact for all games designers.
 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous Lead game experience.
• Previously released a title on current gen consoles.
• Ability to be creative, rigorous, and firm when needed.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Work with the UX and UI artists to define the games ergonomics (UX).
• Write design documents for the project as well as working with the Economic Designer to create game economics.
• Work alongside the Artistic Director to maintain the project’s graphic vision.
• Work with the lead programmers to assist with implementation of game features.
• Collaborate with the Producer to establish the team’s planning.
• Write the game’s text and voices and supervise their implementation.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance.
• Vacation bonus.
• Company Stocks.
• Lunch Vouchers.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!

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Hannah Murphy

One Player Mission’s client are seeking a talented Lead Combat Designer to be responsible for building a compelling combat vision with the Game Director, then, working closely with every discipline, bring that combat vision to life in the game.

The successful candidate is someone who excels in player combat and enemy design, capable of tuning all areas of combat to deliver great feel and depth for players, for years to come.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An experienced combat designer who has shipped at least one title in a senior combat design role
• A passionate gamer with a love for combat-focussed games
• An individual with excellent rapid prototyping skills
• You have demonstrable experience delivering features that rely on timing and feel
• You understand combat systems in games across our industry
• You are familiar with the constraints of implementing combat in an online game

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Define and maintain a vision for Action RPG combat that results in a world class player experience
• Take ownership of the prototyping and in-build delivery of combat systems, across all disciplines 
• Hands-on work with Unreal Engine to design, implement and fine-tune the moment-to-moment combat experience
• Regularly communicate and evangelise combat vision, goals and progress, to the wider team
• Work with production and project leadership to manage the scope of combat for the game
• Implement and maintain a healthy playtesting process to validate creative and design intent for combat systems, throughout the project’s lifecycle

BENEFITS:

• 30 days annual leave, in addition to all UK Bank Holidays.
• £425 yearly wellness allowance to spend on i.e. gym membership etc.
• Discretionary annual performance-based bonus of up to 12%.
• Hybrid work-from-home policy (3 days in the office, 2 days at home).
• Visa sponsorship (individual & dependents).
• Relocation assistance for new hires moving from outside the UK.

And many more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 2144127!

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Hannah Murphy

Job Type: Permanent

Project: AAA Games

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Our client is on an epic journey, and they want you to join them! They are growing and have opened a new studio in central London. The studio is currently in its founding stages, so this is a unique opportunity to be a part of a great adventure!

The Design Team is a multi-disciplinary group focused on the delivery of compelling player experiences through ideation, iteration, and implementation. The team is passionate about finding creative solutions to design challenges and responsible for filtering the game vision into individual features, levels, combat, quests and encounters. The design team collaborates closely with all other disciplines to support features throughout the whole development lifecycle to ensure high-quality experiences are delivered on schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An experienced combat designer who has shipped at least one title in a combat design role.
• A passionate gamer with a love for combat-focused games.
• An individual with excellent rapid prototyping skills.
• You have demonstrable experience delivering features that rely on timing and feel.
• You understand combat systems in games across the industry.
• As a bonus, you are familiar with the constraints of implementing combat in an online game.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Lead Combat Designer to support the vision and goals for combat
• Collaborate with the wider team to define and achieve the quality targets needed to make sure the combat fits in with the overall game world.
• Conduct research across all media to get better deliver on the goals and vision of the combat experience for the project.
• Work with Unreal Engine to tune the combat experience in the game.
• Regularly seek feedback from the wider team to aid you in honing the combat experience.
• Assist in the development of the tools and systems necessary to deliver combat to the highest possible quality.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call us directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!

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Hannah Murphy

OPMs client are seeing a talented Gameplay Director to join their dedicated design team working on an exciting AAA project.

The successful candidate will be an instrumental part of creating, presenting, and maintaining the vision and overall quality of the game in close collaboration with the game management team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience developing and directing AAA multiplayer gameplay .
• Experienced in the practical and hands-on full development cycle of a AAA game.
• Be skilled both in progression, but also second to second gameplay design.
• Effective at directing prototypes.
• Previous mentoring experience.
• Be an effective communicator being able to clearly communicate both upwards and to the team.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Define and communicate the gameplay vision within the overall game vision of our multiplayer title.
• Develop clear models and frameworks for team to deliver high quality gameplay that achieves the game vision.
• Represent gameplay design in the game management team.
• Work with directors, leads and team to realise the gameplay vision.
• Help develop and mentor lead game designers and game designers.
• Clearly communicate gameplay expectations throughout all phases of development.

BENEFITS:

• VISA and relocation support.
• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working.
• And much more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!

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Hannah Murphy

One Player Mission’s client are famous for their outstanding, team-based multiplayer games that inspire friendship, competition, and teamwork.

The successful candidate will regularly and effectively communicate with the Studio Senior Leadership Team and any external partners or publishers, managing those relationships, presenting the creative achievements of the team, negotiating feature / change requests.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A passion for making and playing games.
• Previously shipped a AAA title in an equivalent role.
• Previously shipped multiple titles in a leadership role.
• Experience delivering on project goals, translating the high-level vision into actionable tasks.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and experience of being a key part of a leadership group.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• A deep understanding of all aspects of design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a key member of a leadership team, responsible for driving the expert execution of the creative vision.
• Direct the design team to a successful product delivery.
• Represent and support the needs of the studio, the players and all team members.
• Be responsible for the output and grown of the entire design discipline on your projects.
• Support the Creative Director in communicating the vision throughout the studio.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of all design documentation.
• Manage, mentor and develop Lead Game Designer.

BENEFITS:

• Private Medical and Dental Cover for you and your family.
• Get mental health support from trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and annual closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Industry-leading fully paid 30 weeks maternity leave & 10 weeks paternity leave.
• Enhanced company pension contributions.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!

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Hannah Murphy

OPM’s client is a first-party Xbox Game Studio that are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun.

The successful candidate will use their talents to help shape the soundscape of the studios future titles. 

REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Previously shipped a title in a similar position. 
• Experience working on current-gen published titles. 
• In depth knowledge of FMOD and or Wwise.
• Detailed knowledge of the most common DAWs and plugins. 
• Have the ability to adapt to new technologies and game engine tools .
• Location and studio based SFX and voice-over recording experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Create world class sound effects. 
• Improve the sound and technology used in their games. 
• Design and implement simulation based audio.

• Flexible working hours.
• VISA sponsorship and Relocation support if required.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25-day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays.
• Private Healthcare.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call us directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214427!

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Hannah Murphy

One Player Mission is excited to be working with an award-winning UK developer working on an incredible AAA Fantasy RPG title.

As a Senior Gameplay Designer you will take ownership of the design and implementation of features within combat, enemies, 3Cs and traversal.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally working on a AAA game with character-driven combat.
• A flexible, highly motivated and friendly approach to your work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine passion for video games.
• Previous experience with text-based or visual scripting tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership of features, creating and maintaining high-quality designs.
• Use propriety tools to implement features to the highest standard.
• Act as a champion of quality while developing highly satisfying, engaging action gameplay.
• Mentor and support junior teammates.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible working hours
• VISA application assistance
• Relocation Package
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25-day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• And more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 427!

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Hannah Murphy

One Player Missions client is seeking a Lead Game Designer to help take on the challenges on multiple unannounced multiplatform projects for an independent game development studio in Vienna.

REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Be a team leader with the ability to balance between empathy and analytic thinking. 
• Previous experience in a similar role, while shipping a project either on PC or Console.
• Have the drive to make something great and let that influence your designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Guide a team of Systems, Level, Narrative and UI/UX designers to complete various projects. 
• Work alongside project managers, lead programmers and Creative Directors on a daily basis to make sure the vision of the project aligns. 
• Design, prototype and integrate systems and narratives into the project without losing sign of the big picture.

BENEFITS:
 

• One paid day per month on personal training and learning.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid overtime.
• 25 days of paid vacation.
• Free weekly Yoga classes.
• Monthly on-site massages for a reduced price.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214427!

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Hannah Murphy

One Player Missions client is looking for a Combat Designer to join their game development team. They have an ambitious and original open world survival game with a unique twist in mechanics and environmental challenges, developed in Unreal Engine 5.

The successful candidate will support driving their games forward in a studio experiencing exponential growth, working on creatively rewarding projects in an inclusive environment, collaborating with industry professionals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Established game design experience.
• At least 1 shipped AAA title in a Combat Designer role.
• Passion for horror and survival genre.
• Knowledge of gameplay mechanics and game features.
• Familiarity with game engines, especially Unreal Engine, and ability to work with engine-specific tools.
• A great knowledge of games and an excellent understanding of what makes them work
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the studios approach to combat by building upon and refining the project core systems.
• Pitch, prototype, implement, balance and ship a wide variety of enemy archetypes and/or bosses.
• Implement character combat behaviours using Unreal features such as behaviour trees, animation graphs and blueprints.
• Adjust engagement interactions at a detailed level, including animation timings and interactive zones.
• Collaborate cross departmentally to ensure high-quality results.
• Work closely to align opponent interactions with overall progression mechanics (tool progression, stat metrics, character setups).
• Provide technical teams with detailed technical requirements and work together for desired feature outcomes.
• Collaborate with management and project leads to ensure tasks align with resources and timelines.
• Address challenges, employ rapid prototypes, and offer multiple solutions focusing on end-user experience.
• Design basic interactive environments to relay design ideas to other teams, aiding in collaboration and target achievement.
• Use results from user-tests, targeted reviews, and internal trials to evaluate project progress and quality.
• Offer feedback and suggest ways to elevate current or future project quality.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary, holidays, and social events.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Flexible work hours and remote work option.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Company perks such as free games.
• Opportunities for growth and learning in the gaming industry.
• Equal opportunities employer with commitment to diversity

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214427!

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Hannah Murphy