6 Game Design jobs in the United Kingdom

Live-In Personal Assistant for Game Design Student at University

Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact on others lives?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Game Design at the University of Staffordshire.

Start Date: End of August/September 2025

Location: S.

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If you've ever dreamed of working in the games industry, this is your chance to get your foot in the door. We're working with a client who regularly requires Certification Testers to join their temporary testing pool. If you're keen to gain real experience, learn how games are checked before release and work within a dynamic, professional environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Title: Certification Tester

Location: Thames Valley Park, Reading (Office based)

Type: Temporary work, ad hoc shifts

Shift Pattern: Any day of the week (including weekends), 8:15 - 16:45 - You choose your availability in advance and shifts are offered day-by-day depending on workload

Pay Rate: 12.21 per hour

As a Certification Tester , you'll play a vital role in ensuring video games meet platform standards before release. You'll accurately follow specific testing steps, thoroughly investigate issues and precisely log results as well as writing clear, concise reports when issues are found. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic, detailed-focused, game-savvy people to gain experience and build a foundation in the industry.

Benefits of this role:

• First-hand insight into how games get certified before release.
• Valuable experience in a professional games environment.
• Flexible shifts that can work around personal commitments, university or part-time jobs.
• Free shuttle bus from the station (Monday to Friday).
• Free on-site parking.
• Onsite cafeteria
• Casual dress code and relaxed, friendly environment

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow clear instructions to test a variety of games step-by-step, identify issues and record what you find.
• Communicate results through written reports so other can understand what you've seen, escalating any problems to your team lead.
• Support and collaborate with the wider team.

What we are looking for:

• A genuine interest in video games and the industry (no prior testing experience required).
• The ability to stay focused and follow instructions carefully.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with computers (particularly Excel) and familiarity with current-gen consoles.
• Aged 18+ (due to age-rated content).
• Flexibility to work some weekend shifts.
• Must live within 1 hour of Thames Valley Park in case of last-minute changes.
• Access to a dual-analog stick controller to give us a quick demo during the recruitment process (can be borrowed as you won't need it for the role).

Important things to note:

• This is a casual, flexible role - you won't be expected to accept every shift, but you're not guaranteed to offered work every day either.
• We can't recommend moving for this role - it's best suited to people who already live nearby as the shifts are inconsistent. If you are intending to move to the area for an unrelated reason, please state this clearly in your application.

Interested? Please apply online to be considered. If you are unable to submit a CV online, please email (url removed) instead. Please do not call the office - email is best for queries about this opportunity.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

A world-class partner to the games industry, trusted to deliver the highest quality services with passion, expertise and agility

To serve our partners by enhancing the experience of gamers across the world through our passionate and expert team

Quality, Passion, Agility, Customer Intimacy, Teamwork

Over the last 20 years Universally Speaking has built a reputation as a trusted partner in supporting studios to make some of the world’s greatest games and applications.

Games are only great when you step forward and bring your best skills to the team. Are you ready for your challenge?

You will be one of the first people to experience the game and will be part of a dynamic, high performing and multi-disciplined team whose mission is to get the game ready for release.

You’ll have a passion to get things right, you are thorough in your attention to detail, you’re open to learning new skills and work hard to hit deadlines.

It doesn’t matter if this is your first job or you’ve been working for years, you’ll want to be part of the best testing team on the planet where every day you’re learning as you work on a variety of different projects.

• Your job is to make sure games and applications give the best user experience by being bug free.
• To do this you will learn how to follow the Universally Speaking QA process and professional standards which we have optimised over the years to be the best in the industry.
• You’ll use a variety of industry standard bug databases to write detailed bug reports that get you noticed as someone who is trusted and cares about making games better.
• Reporting issues is where it starts but you’ll also have ownership to ensure that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
• You’ll become the QA Expert across a broad range of Indie to AAA projects and given areas of specialisation
• You’ll own, manage, create, and regularly execute test cases throughout the project life cycle. This includes document testing practises, QA process & reporting method.
• You’ll actively participate in test requirement gathering with developers to ensure QA effectively tests and supports all features of the project.
• You’ll be one step ahead in looking at ways to make improvements, take ownership for additional activities and create efficiencies in the way you work.

• Quality, velocity and precision of bug reports
• On time delivery
• Team working and communication
• Continuous improvement and knowledge of QA workflow and techniques

Requirements

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Are passionate about video games
• Are quick learning and adaptable
• Have a focus on quality and a keen eye for detail
• Have an inquisitive mind
• Are a team player, with the ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines
• Are pro-active, tenacious, and enthusiastic
• Are good with computers – word processing, database handling, record keeping, good working knowledge of MS Office Suit
• Are familiar with varied systems and hardware, from PC to console to mobiles
• Are happy to work in our offices in Wyboston Lakes
• Are reliable and consistent
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

• Management and execution of automated tests
• Used version control software, issue task tracking or project management tools
• Been part of games development projects or jams in the past and know something about development engines
• Experience in using Jira

Benefits

• Training
• Wellbeing Portal including Live Chat and Support

• Mini Health checks

• Access to Counselling and structured therapy

After paid training, candidates will be placed in a pool and called to come into the office as project work becomes available. Due to changing client demands and seasonal load continuous paid work is not guaranteed.

Owing to security requirements, all work must be performed on-site in Universally Speaking offices.
No remote or hybrid option is available.

A London-based investment firmis expanding its focus on the dynamic and fast-evolving video gaming sector. Backed by a team with deep experience in global investments, the firm partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth across high-potential digital entertainment companies.

We are looking for an Associate to join the investment team, specifically focusing on the gaming vertical. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes gaming — either as a lifelong passion or through hands-on experience in the industry — and is excited by the chance to shape the future of gaming companies through investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and sector mapping within the gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem
• Evaluate potential investments through financial modeling, commercial diligence, and company benchmarking
• Work closely with senior team members on deal origination, structuring, and execution
• Support value creation across portfolio companies, including strategic planning and performance tracking
• Prepare investment memos, market insights, and updates for internal decision-making and external communication
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and operators to build insight and relationships within the gaming community

Candidate Profile:

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or within the gaming industry (corporate or studio side)
• Deep interest in — or personal history with — gaming, game development, esports, or gaming media
• Solid financial and analytical skill set, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability
• Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Self-driven and adaptable, with a genuine enthusiasm for early-stage and growth investing

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to a high-conviction investment approach focused on gaming and emerging tech
• The chance to work alongside experienced investors and operators across cutting-edge businesses
• A platform that encourages independent thinking, ownership, and long-term value creation
• Competitive compensation and a clear path for growth

A London-based investment firmis expanding its focus on the dynamic and fast-evolving video gaming sector. Backed by a team with deep experience in global investments, the firm partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth across high-potential digital entertainment companies.

We are looking for an Associate to join the investment team, specifically focusing on the gaming vertical. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes gaming — either as a lifelong passion or through hands-on experience in the industry — and is excited by the chance to shape the future of gaming companies through investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and sector mapping within the gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem
• Evaluate potential investments through financial modeling, commercial diligence, and company benchmarking
• Work closely with senior team members on deal origination, structuring, and execution
• Support value creation across portfolio companies, including strategic planning and performance tracking
• Prepare investment memos, market insights, and updates for internal decision-making and external communication
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and operators to build insight and relationships within the gaming community

Candidate Profile:

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or within the gaming industry (corporate or studio side)
• Deep interest in — or personal history with — gaming, game development, esports, or gaming media
• Solid financial and analytical skill set, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability
• Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Self-driven and adaptable, with a genuine enthusiasm for early-stage and growth investing

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to a high-conviction investment approach focused on gaming and emerging tech
• The chance to work alongside experienced investors and operators across cutting-edge businesses
• A platform that encourages independent thinking, ownership, and long-term value creation
• Competitive compensation and a clear path for growth