One Player Missions client are looking for an experienced and creative individual to join their team as an Art Director. You’ll be joining the team on an ambitious and original open world survival game with a horror thematic. Visual quality is paramount, so you’ll be  building in Unreal Engine 5.
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the art direction of the game from concept to shipping.
• Define and maintain the artistic vision for the project and ensure that it is executed to perfection.
• Collaborate with game designers, developers, and creative teams on a daily basis.
• Oversee and evaluate the work of artists to ensure that it meets quality standards, deadlines, and budget requirements.
• Manage and maintain relationships with internal and external vendors like freelancers, voice talent, and marketing agencies.
• Provide creative guidance, mentorship, and feedback to other artists to ensure the optimal functioning of the art team.
• Research and stay up to date with innovative techniques, technologies, and trends related to gaming and game art.
• Develop, review, and approve concept art, mood boards, character sheets and other visual assets for the game.
• Balance artistic goals and player experience requirements in the context of the overall design.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in game art/design/development, with at least 2+ years as an Art Director or equivalent role.
• Strong leadership and management experience, with proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Professional experience in an outsource art focus role would be a plus.
• Deep knowledge of various game engines and software such as, Unreal Engine, Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong artistic skills with a keen eye for visual aesthetics and design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including feedback, critiques, and mentorship.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for gaming and understanding of game design concepts.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your previous work and experience in the gaming industry.

benefits: 

• Attractive remuneration, holidays and social events. The environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. They care about the wellbeing of their employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.
• Flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays.
• Annual discretionary studio bonus
• Free games and merchandise
• Wrap parties for game releases
• Remote/Homeworking from anywhere in Europe with flexible working schedules, a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214428

Role posted by

Mitchell Gibson

One Player Mission have joined forces with an emerging London based developer, who are making waves in the Hyper-Casual mobile games market!

The studio is looking for a Product Owner who will be responsible for driving the success of their mobile game titles by defining the product vision.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager or similar in the mobile games industry. 
• Proven experience working in online gambling. 
• In-depth knowledge of the mobile games market, trends and player preferences. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
• Have a data driven mindset.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Champion the player’s perspective, advocating for an exceptional player experience throughout the development cycle.
• Gather and analyse user feedback, conduct playtests, and leverage data insights to drive game improvements and feature enhancements.
• Work alongside the marketing team to develop strategies to acquire, engage and retain players. 
• Monitor key performance metrics, such as user retention, conversion rates, and monetisation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including game designers, developers, artists, marketers, and QA testers, to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between teams, ensuring that everyone understands the product vision, goals, and priorities.

BENEFITS:

• Full Time Remote contract options
• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare 
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Gym Membership 

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!

Role posted by

Marlon Sorhaindo

One Player Manager is excited to be supporting a Mobile Games Developer looking for a creative and detail-oriented Monetisation Manager to work on their highly successful free-to-play trading card game.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in monetisation for mobile games or mobile apps.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Good understanding of statistics and how to present them.
• Good understanding of competitors and best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of primary monetisation metrics and KPIs used in mobile analytics.

• Work closely with the marketing and live-ops teams to define and initiate monetisation strategies.
• Manage the back-end technology to deliver a holistic and personalised retail experience in-game.
• Drive purchase conversions
• Create an in-game sales plan for in-game content.
• Coordinating the in-game marketing and promotion design.
• Providing reports and data analysis to various stakeholders
• Monitor the in-game sales performance.
• Advising on the intersection between UA, retention, and player engagement.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Full Time Remote Contract
• Highly competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Small and agile team
• Regular pay reviews
• Progression opportunities
• 25 days paid holiday

 Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

Our client is on an epic journey, and they want a Senior Game Designer to join them at their studio in Malmo, Sweden. 

The successful candidate will support design features throughout the full development cycle to ensure high-quality experiences are delivered. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in a similar role. 
• Shipped a title in a similar role. 
• Previous experience working on an RPG title. 
• Experience of rapid prototyping.
• Experience leading a cross-disciplinary team in delivering high quality features and content. 
• Be capable of deconstructing marketing leading features and understanding what makes them stand out.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with project leads to deliver best-in-class game features.
• Prototype game features during early development.
• Conduct research across all streams of media to better deliver against the goals and vision of the player experience.
• Regularly seek feedback from the wider team.
• Assist in the development of the tools and systems necessary to deliver game features to the highest possible quality.

BENEFITS:

• 30 days annual leave, in addition to all public Holidays.
• Private Healthcare
• Performance Based Bonus.
• Hybrid work-from-home policy (3 days in the office, 2 days at home).
• Visa Sponsorship (individual & dependents) and Relocation Assistance 

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

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy

Our client is an established video game publisher for various platforms based in France who have been in the industry for over 30 years. They are looking for a Community Manager to join their team. 

You will work under the supervision of their direct manager, the Lead CM, and the Marketing Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take part in the marketing plan production by building the social media and community communication strategy.
• Follow the planning approved by the Lead CM and the Marketing Manager, which includes organising the digital communication strategies & activities. 
• Create the digital communication strategies and social media calendars linked with your game projects for English-speaking communities.
• Follow closely the production process of games, working closely with the producers to adapt and the communication calendars accordingly.
• Daily management of your assigned social media channels in English, as ascribed by the Lead CM. 
• Share community feedback and make improvement recommendations to the publishing team.
• Collaborate with subsidiaries and external partners to set the SoMe communications, strategies, and following up on the publication calendar. 
• Manage partner platforms to ensure consistent community communications on Steam / PlayStation / Xbox groups and other relevant platforms.
• Collaborate and assist the product managers on all communication strategies from the beginning of production until the end of the communication campaign. 
• Participate in the development & improvement of the publisher’s digital communication via global initiatives 
• Recommend the allocation of the budget for social media advertising and execute them.
• Supervise the work of community management interns.
• Work with the Influencer Manager in outlining talent that could be a good fit for your game projects
• Assist the marketing team in marketing strategy discussion and as well as discussions linked to new concept sourcing or potential games to distribute. 
• Ensure the frequent delivery, linked to the needs of the Marketing Manager, of relevant reporting on communication activities in progress and on the evolution of the associated social media.
• Build & consolidate the relationship with players, player communities, and influencers in relation to your projects.
• Create content around your projects, ranging from blog articles, images, video, the sky’s the limit, working with the wider team to take these ideas from planning phases to execution.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous video games industry experience as a Community Manager
• Degree in Marketing or Communications
• Skilled with MS Office, Adobe Suite, and social media analysis tools
• Fluent in English
• Extensive knowledge of the games industry, digital communication, and social media ecosystem
• Solid organisation and time management skills 
• Strong communication and social skills 

BENEFITS INCLUDE: 

• Hybrid Working (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• Relocation Package to Lille or Paris.
• Have ownership over your product and creative ideas
• Restaurant Vouchers
• Stock Options
• 25 days paid holiday (can earn up to 10 additional days)
• Flexible work hours

And many more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

One Player Mission are proud to be working with Europe’s premier Creative Academy, who are the first UK Epic Authorised Training Centre and run the UKs Premiere VFX, Games and Animation Festival.

The studio is looking for a new Game Design Tutor to teach Game Design in the School of Interactive and Real-time. They are seeking an experienced Game Designer to join their team to develop and teach their Games Design courses.

The Game Design Tutor is part of a team responsible for the development and delivery of the Game Design programs to Undergraduate and MA students and will work with the Head of Creative Technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with the Head of Games and other members of staff to deliver fantastic Game Design classes and learning materials.
• Working alongside the Game Art Tutors to align Design students project briefs with the Game Art Students team projects
• Delivering training courses to students in a classroom environment, online and when necessary, to individuals and professional customers on and off-site
• Providing one–to-one feedback, coaching, show-reel clinics and support to students with a range of backgrounds and abilities
• Organising workloads to a schedule and work under pressure when required
• Cooperation with the Marketing, Sales, and Recruitment teams to support and participate in promotional and business development activities.

EXPERIENCE:

• Worked on at least one released game
• Understanding of modern Games Design, systems, mechanics and techniques
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, Game Design systems and Level Design
• Understanding of Blueprints and game engine optimisation
• Excellent understanding & experience with Graphic design tools for UI, UX and UE5 UMG
• Have experience with Packaging games and troubleshooting
• Have a degree or MA
• Teaching experience and/or a willingness to undertake teaching training with eventual membership of the HEA and postgraduate qualifications is also acceptable
• Understanding of Q+A and Agile Development
• Knowledge of Analog Game Design

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

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy

One Player Mission’s client is looking for a Game Art Tutor to join their team and teach their Games Art courses to Undergraduate, Postgraduate students and from time-to-time professionals from diverse
industries.

The studio is Europe’s premier Creative Academy, established in 2002 they create world-class, studio ready talent, with several BAFTA and Oscar winners counted amongst their  alumni. This year they have ranked number 1 in the UK and number 9 globally in the Rookies for Best Game Design & Development School in the World 2022.

Responsibilities:

• You are a Games or Realtime Artist who has released games and or interactive immersive experiences, or a Games Art Lecturer who has contributed towards the creation of interactive entertainment.
• Explaining artistic and technical principles and create learning materials, range of skills in making Game Art and understand the latest pipelines
• Teaching the foundations of Game Art, helping students understand Art Direction and good practice, as well as also working at a AAA quality level, depending on the specific class.
• Briefing students on industry-based projects and guiding them as individuals or in groups, providing formative feedback as well as summative reviews, and of course marking work.
• Cooperation with the Marketing, Sales, and Recruitment teams to support and participate in promotional and business development activities.

Requirements:

• You must have a portfolio of high-quality artwork demonstrating your expertise in 3D Game Art, in areas such as, Environment work, Props, Materials, Interiors and exteriors, foliage, FX, Lighting, Technical Art or Level Design etc.
• Worked on at least one released game or have worked in Realtime for VR or other Realtime environments for example
• Understanding of Blueprints and game engine optimisation
• Have a degree or MA
• Teaching experience and/or a willingness to undertake teaching training with eventual membership of the HEA and postgraduate qualifications is also acceptable.

Benefits:

• A starting holiday of 25 days increasing to 30, with options to flex up or down
• An annual incentive plan based on company and individual performance
• Generous pension scheme 
• Health plans,  dental plans, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. 

And more….

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214428

Role posted by

Mitchell Gibson

Our client is a team of experienced, quality driven video game lovers who want to create the finest strategy games with the help of players!

The successful candidate will translate the creative vision into a captivating experience for their players on a new unannounced project.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and interest in strategy video games.
• Creative skills and ability to form critical judgement on artistic direction and game design.
• Ability to run a complex and long-lasing project involving multiple parties.
• Fully fluent or native in English and French.
• Previous experience in Game Design and in Managerial and creative positions.
• Previous experience in a similar position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the vision of the game within the studio and to third parties.
• Translating the creative vision into concrete game intentions, systems and mechanics.
• Managing the Lead Game Designer of the project.
• Collaborate with marketing on live timelines and content scheduling / prioritization.
• Adapting to technical and production constraints as well as playtest results, readjusting your
• design direction as needed.

BENEFITS:

• Pension plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Six weeks of paid vacation.
• VISA and Relocation assistance.
• Flexible working hours.

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

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy

Our client has a rich history of successful MMO games, and have multiple studios around the globe!

The successful candidate will be responsible for all the aspects of sound in the living, breathing worlds of the studios games.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in gaming audio.
• Proven experience in directing a game audio team.
• Previous experience in game development of cross-platform AAA games.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous experience using AK and Wwise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Representing, Defining, and executing the vision for the audio team.
• Overseeing and supervising both internal and external audio post-production for Quest, Cinematics, Foley, sound effects, VO recording sessions, and marketing productions.
• Leading and managing the team of sound designers at all levels.
• Ensuring and maintaining the highest standard of sound.
• Reviewing sound designers’ work progress in any aspect.
• Mentoring and coaching sound designers to develop further technical and creative skills.
• Creating an environment for sound designers to experiment, improve, and innovate.

BENEFITS:

• Relocation support
• Private medical healthcare
• Paid leave

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

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy

One Player Mission’s client is a leading publisher of physical video games, With a passionate aim to support indie developers of all levels, physically preserve great video games, and offer collectors playable and displayable delights, +we live by the mantra to be indies’ best friend.

Our client is currently rapidly and substantially expanding, primarily via our original digital publishing label. To date, we have announced 7 original indie titles, with many more in the pipeline behind closed doors. These varied, exciting games from talented individuals and groups have our entire company buzzing.

As the Development department continues to grow, we are looking for a Producer to join our digital publishing team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A love and understanding of games and what it takes to make them
• 2+ years as an associate / producer / project manager (Ideally within publishing) with experience across the full development lifecycle from concept to post-launch
• Submissions experience across a majority of platforms
• Experience with project management processes and methodologies
• Is comfortable learning new methods and tools and teaching others
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production and budget responsibility for all the games that you are assigned
• Identifying, track and mitigates risks to each project
• Regularly present and report on each games status to stakeholders and leads
• Liaise with platform-holders (Nintendo, PlayStation, etc) and partners for submission and delivery of projects
• Work closely with the various internal teams (Production, QA & Marketing)
• Act as the point of contact for your projects with external teams including outsource vendors, licensors and publisher teams.
• Identify and plan for opportunities for short- term and long- term efficiency improvements to the production department
• Foster and support a positive, creative, feedback- focused culture in your teams

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary bonus scheme ?
• Free physical + digital games ?
• Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work Scheme ?
• Regular voluntary team socials (because we’re all pals but we will beat you at Mario Kart) ??
• We’re fuelled by pure passion for indie games ??
• A supportive, friendly team who have your back and will help you grow ?

And many more!

The position is a full-time flexible hybrid role, usually working Tues-Thurs from our London office and remotely Mon & Fri. We are not currently looking for fully remote candidates (sorry!)

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214414!

Role posted by

Marlon Sorhaindo

One Player Mission’s client is looking for a Lead 3D Artist who will join a talented team working on both current and upcoming titles

The successful candidate will get to make their creative mark in the gaming world and help create some great upcoming mobile titles

REQUIREMENTS:

• Great knowledge and artistic ability within Maya and Zbrush, modelling, texturing, import/export processes.
• Confidence and hands-on aptitude with Unity.
• Excellent cross-discipline communication skills, a friendly and approachable attitude.
• Enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of a feature if needed to drive it home.
• A personal drive and ambition with a 3D art career within the games industry.
• Ability to work remotely when/if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design high quality semi-stylized to stylized 3D assets across a wide range of categories: characters, creatures, environments, props, etc.
• Set up and optimise assets to fit technical requirements.
• Implement assets into the project within Unity.
• Work with team and Art Director to define and expand on a visual style.
• Occasionally create marketing assets to show off the game.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 413!

Role posted by

Mitchell Gibson