3 Game Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer - Gram Games
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Position Overview:As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead complex projects, craft scalable software solutions, and mentor junior engineers. You will ensure that software meets high standards of quality, performance, and security.
What You’ll Do:- Plan and implement game features that align with the overall game design.
- Optimize existing game engines to improve performance and scalability.
- Coordinate with other team leads to synchronize development processes.
- Review and produce code and technical design documents of peers to ensure high standards.
- Build and enforce coding standards and guidelines.
- Demonstrate competence in navigating the organization to connect with relevant individuals and resources.
- Proficiency in C# with essential knowledge of Unity.
- Strong experience in software development.
- Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies.
- Analyse product code and propose improvement solutions for better performance.
- Maintain code quality by ensuring code reviews and alignment with established standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- A hands-on management style with involvement in end-to-end process tracking.
- Understand general business concepts to interpret critical metrics for the business/product (such as DAU, ARPDAU, etc.).
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Familiarity with game development and knowledge of the industry
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
In return for bringing your expertise to this top-priority role, we offer some of the best benefits in the gaming industry.
- Highly competitive salary
- Private medical care
- Company bonus scheme
- Relocation assistance for those moving to the UK
- Awesome onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and lots of treats (naughty and nice)
- Life insurance and a favorable pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage
- Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with everywhere you look
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.
Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).
#J-18808-LjbffrLead Digital Artist - Game Development
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of digital artists, providing direction and feedback on art assets.
- Define and maintain the overall art style and visual direction for game projects.
- Oversee the creation of 2D and 3D game assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of all art assets throughout the development process.
- Collaborate with game designers and programmers to integrate art assets seamlessly into the game engine.
- Develop and maintain art style guides and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve artistic challenges during development.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in game art.
- Manage the art asset pipeline and ensure efficient workflow and delivery.
- Contribute artistic expertise to the overall game design and player experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in game art production, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a wide range of artistic skills, including character design, environment art, and texturing.
- Proficiency in industry-standard art software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Unity/Unreal Engine).
- Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, color theory, and anatomy.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with optimization techniques for real-time rendering.
- Passion for video games and a keen eye for detail.
Senior Digital Artist - Game Development (Remote)
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional artistic skills, proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity is highly desirable. You should have a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of anatomy, color theory, composition, and a passion for creating visually stunning art. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, provided you have a stable internet connection and can effectively collaborate asynchronously. We are looking for artists who are self-motivated, proactive, and can thrive in a collaborative, virtual team environment. Previous experience in a senior art role within the gaming industry is a must. Excellent communication skills are essential for clear articulation of artistic ideas and feedback within a remote setting. Join a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in video games.
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