Senior Game Designer for online games - hybrid role

Senior Games Designer - competitive salary on offer with excellent benefits package

We are looking to engage a Senior Games Designer.
The ideal candidate will come from a background designing online slot machine / casino style games.

This is a leadership position, and you will be responsible for overseeing the entire game delivery process, from conception to completion including the delivery of new games across new territories including overseas locations.
Responsibilities:

Develop new game concepts and present new game ideas and mechanics that align with the creative briefs.
Collaborate with the studio to ensure concept viability before further development.
Detail and document game requirements for production purposes.
Design games while adhering to current legislative requirements across targeted territories.
Work closely with the broader development team to creatively steer game production from concept to final product.

Skills and Experience:

You must come from a similar background having worked in the online gamins sector for at least 5 years and have a deep understanding of what makes these types of games enjoyable and engaging.
You should have previous work experience creating and delivering game titles into the online / interactive / casino style games.
It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the legislative requirements in overseas territories where new games will be released.
You should have a broad knowledge of current game types, including their structures, the mechanics, and the presentation standards across different markets.
Experience with visual design tools for game creation and storyboarding.
You will be required to communicate your new game concept ideas to the wider studio and production team including the documentation of this.
It is important that you have an understanding of mathematical game control methods and how these are implemented.
You should also be aware of the game approval process in different markets.
Occasionally you will be required to travel to these overseas territories, this should be twice per year and will be a fully funded trip.
Have previous experience working to deadlines and be prepared to work additional hours if necessary to help hit a deadline target.
Ideally you will have been working in an Agile environment and have experience with JIRA.
You must be UK passport holder.

Nice to have:

Experience creating and delivering online game titles in overseas territories such as North American.
C++programming experience or similar
A knowledge of Game engines such as Godot, Unity or Unreal

Benefits:

Hybrid working with 2 days required in the office.
Working in a large open plan office, lots of break out areas, coffee area, lunch break out areas, fish and chip days at the office, snacks available to all staff.
Staff Chill out zones, gaming zones where staff can play the games.
25 days holidays with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days each year.
An additional day off for your birthday.
Employee discount scheme offering discounts on attractions, shopping, gifts, holidays, and fashion.
Company pension plan exceeding the standard auto-enrolment requirements.
Recognition and reward scheme for employees who go the extra mile.
Social committee organising regular social and charity events.
Life assurance cover valued at 2x annual pensionable salary.
Health and well-being policy including private health care saving scheme and employee assistance program.
Flexible working options in addition to the hybrid working pattern.
Employee share purchase options.
Bike to work scheme as part of a salary sacrifice scheme.


Interview Process:

The interview process will involve a face-to-face interview and possibly a second interview to meet the team.

How to apply:

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit you cv through the link below and we will call you asap to discuss your experience and relevancy for this role.

We will also discuss this company with you in more detail and your availability to attend an interview.