Lead Game Designer – Console & PC Games – North, UK – Permament

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it is safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Project: F2P Mobile Games

OPM’s client is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Game Designer to join their passionate team.

The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to shape a major game from in inception through the entire development process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Finished at least one end to end game development cycle.
• Display experience of having led and managed a team of designers.
• Expertise in a range of design tools and game engines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizing, managing and guiding the work of the game design team.
• Working closely with Head of Creative, Designers, Programmers and Producers to deliver a shared creative vision.
• Understanding and enhancing the game design over the lifetime of the project.
• Preserving style guides and consistent gameplay languages across the game.
• Communicating with other disciplines to synchronise design with all areas of the development process.
• Become a mentor and role model for the design team.
• Inspiring an atmosphere of collective creativity and enthusiasm within the whole team

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with rapid prototyping and a strong knowledge of any applicable tools.
• Background or demonstrable knowledge of sports game design and team AI design.
• Experience or demonstrable knowledge of ‘Games as a service’ design demands.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 415!

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