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Lead Game Designer at Little GrandMasters Ltd., focusing on our ChessPalace App.


A very exciting opportunity to join the team of Little GrandMasters™ and be one of the key team members shaping our development as the Lead Game Designer. We are currently working on our first game, the Chess Palace App, based on the award winning method developed by Judit Polgar, the Greatest Female Chess Player of All Times.


We are a venture studio dedicated to making accessible, exciting, empowering mobile games and e-learning tools for kids. We specialise in creating engaging digital tools and playful learning experiences that nurture problem-solving, critical thinking, helping children develop durable life skills and creativity. 


At Little GrandMasters™, we believe every child has the potential to become a grandmaster. Our mission is to spark young minds through games, transforming the way kids learn strategy, patience, and confidence — helping millions of children, one move at a time.


Role Overview


As a Lead Game Designer, you will shape the player experience by designing and developing engaging game features and improving core gameplay. You will collaborate with the existing teams to ensure features are fun, educational and aligned with the Judit Polgar Method and the existing games in the Chess Palace books.


This role blends hands-on game design with leadership to oversee the development of new experiences and mini games in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners. You will design, develop the metagame and implement mini game experiences, tools, and content to delight young players 4-10.


In this role, you will :


  • Use the wealth of our existing pedagogical content as reference material for digital experience design
  • Act as lead in shaping vision & strategy integrated with the existing methodology, lead and oversee the design of game features, level design, setting standards for quality and fun.
  • Manage feature development from concept to launch, including iterations, staying hands-on.
  • Drive collaborative and iterative prototyping
  • Continuously monitor market trends to suggest new game concepts or features for exploration.
  • Collaborate with product, art and marketing teams to optimise design.
  • Ensure features support business and monetisation goals while continuously adding features and systems to boost engagement and conversion and if necessary, iterate features or systems leveraging data insight
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to drive tools and content development forward, serving as a visionary for overall development and publishing efforts.
  • Actively participate in big-picture decisions of the company and team to focus on the correct elements to achieve inspiring results


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise we are looking for


  • Proven experience working with mobile games, including prototyping, development and with a preference prior experience with kids games for K-12. 
  • Published game(s) before in kids category
  • Strong knowledge of K-12 children game trends and monetisation
  • Hands-on experience managing game feature development.
  • Strong analytical skills, including interpreting player data, running A/B tests with the Product team and using analytics to inform design decisions.
  • Strong understanding of mobile games UX.
  • Business mindset with a balance of creativity and commercial focus.
  • Able to adapt to market feedback and changing needs.
  • Passion for mobile gaming and chess.
  • Expert knowledge of game design principles, child player psychology and the economics of play for children’s games
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross functional working standards
  • Get it done attitude
  • Work hand-in-hand with design and art teams to bring ideas from concept to final implementation
  • Understanding of the whole game development process from ideation, pre-production, and production through to shipping the final product
  • Experience building and hiring a small team.
  • Fluent in English, with great collaboration and communication skills

  • Nice-to-have

    • Chess enthusiast

  • The Role:

    • Full time Hybrid or Remote depending on your location. (European time zones)


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    Lead Game Designer

    NG1 6HU Nottingham, East Midlands £60000 Annually WhatJobs

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    full-time
    Our client, a critically acclaimed independent game studio based in the vibrant city of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK , is searching for an innovative and experienced Lead Game Designer to spearhead the design vision for their next groundbreaking title. This is a rare opportunity to influence the creative direction of a highly anticipated project, working within a collaborative and passionate team environment. You will be instrumental in shaping the core gameplay mechanics, player experience, and overall narrative of the game.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Define and articulate the overall game design vision, ensuring creative coherence and quality across all game systems.
    • Lead and mentor a team of game designers, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
    • Design, document, and oversee the implementation of core gameplay mechanics, systems, and features.
    • Collaborate closely with art, programming, narrative, and audio teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
    • Develop and iterate on game design documentation, including GDDs, flowcharts, and wireframes.
    • Create compelling player experiences that are engaging, fun, and memorable.
    • Conduct playtesting sessions, analyze feedback, and iterate on designs based on player data and team input.
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in game design.
    • Contribute to the narrative design and world-building aspects of the game.
    • Manage design scope, prioritize features, and work effectively within project deadlines and budgets.
    • Present design ideas and progress to internal stakeholders and external partners.

    Qualifications and Skills:
    • Proven experience as a Lead Game Designer or Senior Game Designer on multiple shipped titles, preferably PC or console.
    • A strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of game mechanics, systems design, and player psychology.
    • Expertise in designing and balancing complex game systems.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
    • Proficiency in industry-standard game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and design tools.
    • Strong understanding of game development pipelines and methodologies.
    • Experience with player feedback analysis and iterative design processes.
    • Creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for creating innovative gaming experiences.
    • Ability to translate high-level concepts into detailed design specifications.
    • Familiarity with different game genres and their design principles.
    • Must be eligible to work in the UK.

    This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to shape the future of interactive entertainment. Join a studio that values creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in gaming.
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    Lead Game Designer

    MK9 2DT Milton Keynes, South East £70000 Annually WhatJobs

    Posted 6 days ago

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    full-time
    Are you a visionary Lead Game Designer ready to craft the next generation of immersive gaming experiences? Our client, an innovative independent game studio, is seeking a highly creative and experienced individual to lead their remote game design team. This is a unique opportunity to drive the creative vision and direction for exciting new titles. You will be responsible for conceptualising game mechanics, defining core gameplay loops, creating compelling narratives, and ensuring an exceptional player experience. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and current industry trends. Your portfolio should showcase a history of successful game design, ideally with experience in various genres. You will lead and mentor a team of talented designers, fostering a collaborative and productive remote work environment. This involves guiding artistic direction, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring the cohesive implementation of design elements across the game. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including programmers, artists, and producers, will be critical to translate creative concepts into playable realities. We seek a self-motivated individual who can manage complex design challenges, work effectively within agile development cycles, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential for articulating design ideas and presenting prototypes to stakeholders in a virtual setting. A Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field, along with a minimum of 8 years of professional game design experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role, is required. If you are a passionate game creator ready to inspire and lead a remote development force towards groundbreaking achievements, this is the role for you.
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    Lead Game Designer

    AB25 1PX Aberdeen, Scotland £70000 Annually WhatJobs

    Posted 7 days ago

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    Our client, an award-winning independent game studio located in the heart of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK , is seeking a visionary Lead Game Designer to spearhead the creative vision for their upcoming flagship title. This is a unique opportunity to influence a project from its early stages and guide a talented team of designers towards creating an unforgettable player experience. You will be instrumental in defining the core gameplay mechanics, narrative elements, and overall player journey. This role requires a blend of creative passion, technical understanding, and strong leadership skills.

    Primary responsibilities include:
    • Defining and documenting the overall game design vision, including core mechanics, systems, level design principles, and narrative structure.
    • Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a team of game designers, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
    • Collaborating closely with art, engineering, and production teams to ensure the game design vision is realized effectively and cohesively.
    • Designing and prototyping innovative gameplay systems and mechanics.
    • Developing detailed game design documents (GDDs) and maintaining them throughout the development cycle.
    • Conducting playtesting sessions and analyzing feedback to iterate on game design.
    • Ensuring a high standard of user experience and player engagement.
    • Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor analysis.
    • Presenting design concepts and progress to stakeholders.

    The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 8 years of experience in game design, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role on shipped titles, is essential. Demonstrated success in designing and implementing complex game systems across multiple platforms is required. Strong proficiency in game design software and engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a must. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are crucial for effective collaboration and leadership. A deep understanding of player psychology and engagement loops is necessary. This position is based in our client's modern studio in Aberdeen and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on ambitious, high-quality games.
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    Lead Game Designer

    EH1 1BB Edinburgh, Scotland £70000 Annually WhatJobs

    Posted 8 days ago

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    full-time
    Our client, an award-winning independent game studio, is seeking a visionary Lead Game Designer to join their innovative team. This fully remote role offers the exciting opportunity to shape the future of their upcoming projects, guiding the creative direction and ensuring an exceptional player experience. You will be instrumental in defining game mechanics, systems, narrative, and overall player engagement for cutting-edge titles. This position is ideal for a seasoned designer looking to make a significant creative impact from anywhere in the UK.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Lead the design vision and execution for key game features and systems.
    • Mentor and guide a team of talented game designers, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
    • Design and document core game mechanics, player progression, economies, and other complex systems.
    • Collaborate closely with engineers, artists, and producers to bring game designs to life.
    • Define and maintain the player experience, ensuring cohesive and compelling gameplay across all aspects of the title.
    • Conduct player research, playtesting, and analysis to iterate on designs and improve the overall game.
    • Create detailed design specifications, flowcharts, and wireframes.
    • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in game design.
    • Present design concepts and rationale to the wider team and stakeholders.
    • Champion innovative and engaging game design principles.
    • Contribute to the overall creative direction and strategic vision of the studio.
    • Ensure designs are technically feasible and align with project scope and budget.

    The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 7 years of professional game design experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role, is required. A strong portfolio showcasing shipped titles and innovative game design work is essential. Deep understanding of game mechanics, systems design, level design, and narrative design is crucial. Proficiency in game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and scripting languages is highly desirable. Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills are required to effectively guide a team and communicate ideas. A passion for video games and a creative, problem-solving mindset are paramount. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Lead Game Designer to join a respected studio and shape the next generation of interactive entertainment in a flexible, remote setting.
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    Lead Game Designer

    LE1 6AN Leicester, East Midlands £55000 Annually WhatJobs

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    full-time
    Our client, a critically acclaimed game development studio, is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead Game Designer to join their creative team in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK . This role is pivotal in shaping the player experience and driving the vision of our upcoming projects. You will lead a talented team of designers, collaborate closely with artists and engineers, and translate conceptual ideas into engaging and polished gameplay mechanics.

    The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of game design principles, a passion for interactive entertainment, and a proven ability to manage design processes from concept to completion. This hybrid role offers a blend of collaborative in-office work and flexible remote working arrangements.

    Key responsibilities include:
    • Defining and driving the overall game design vision and player experience.
    • Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of game designers.
    • Creating detailed design documents, including mechanics, systems, levels, and narrative elements.
    • Collaborating with art, programming, and audio teams to ensure cohesive implementation of design.
    • Prototyping and iterating on gameplay mechanics to achieve desired player engagement.
    • Conducting playtesting sessions and analysing feedback to refine designs.
    • Ensuring design quality and consistency across all game features.
    • Presenting design concepts and updates to stakeholders.
    • Staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in game development.
    • Contributing to the recruitment and development of design talent.

    Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. A minimum of 6 years of professional game design experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role, is essential. A strong portfolio showcasing successful game titles and design contributions is required. Proficiency in game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and associated design tools is a must. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are critical for motivating and guiding the design team. You will be a creative visionary with a passion for delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
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    Lead Game Designer

    L2 5RE Liverpool, North West £60000 Annually WhatJobs

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    full-time
    Our client, a renowned name in the digital entertainment space, is looking for a visionary Lead Game Designer to spearhead the creative vision for a new, ambitious gaming project. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere within the UK, contributing to cutting-edge development with a passionate and talented team. As the Lead Game Designer, you will be instrumental in defining the core gameplay mechanics, narrative frameworks, and overall player experience. You will translate creative concepts into compelling game designs that resonate with a global audience.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Conceptualize, document, and present innovative game designs from inception to completion.
    • Lead and mentor a team of game designers, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
    • Develop detailed game design documents (GDDs), wireframes, and flowcharts.
    • Collaborate closely with programmers, artists, producers, and QA testers to ensure design integrity and feasibility.
    • Define and refine core gameplay loops, progression systems, and player engagement strategies.
    • Design compelling narratives, character arcs, and world-building elements.
    • Balance game mechanics, economy, and difficulty to ensure a satisfying player experience.
    • Conduct playtesting sessions and analyze feedback to iterate and improve designs.
    • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor analysis.
    • Champion the creative vision and ensure its consistent execution throughout the development lifecycle.
    • Contribute to the overall artistic and technical direction of the game.

    We are seeking a candidate with a deep understanding of game design principles across various platforms (PC, console, mobile). A portfolio showcasing successful game design projects is essential. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly. Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and scripting languages is a plus. This remote-first role requires a self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, distributed team environment. Join us and shape the future of interactive entertainment from the comfort of your home office in Liverpool, Merseyside, UK (or any UK location).
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    Lead Game Designer

    L1 8BU Liverpool, North West £70000 Annually WhatJobs

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    full-time
    Our client is an award-winning independent game studio renowned for creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences across multiple platforms. We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Lead Game Designer to join our fully remote development team. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and iterating on core gameplay mechanics, systems, and player experiences for our exciting new projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead design efforts, mentor a talented team of designers, and play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and direction of our games.

    Your responsibilities will include defining game design pillars, creating detailed design documentation, prototyping gameplay ideas, and working closely with art, programming, and production teams to bring the game vision to life. You will conduct playtesting, gather feedback, and iterate on designs to ensure a compelling and polished player experience. A significant aspect of this position involves fostering a collaborative and creative design environment, championing innovative ideas, and ensuring the overall coherence and quality of the game design. You must have a strong understanding of game design principles across various genres and platforms, and the ability to communicate your vision effectively through written documentation, visual aids, and presentations.

    We are looking for a candidate with a significant portfolio showcasing successful game design contributions, ideally including experience in a lead or senior design role. Expertise in game design tools and methodologies, including level design, systems design, narrative design, and scripting, is essential. You should possess exceptional problem-solving skills, a passion for gaming, and the ability to inspire and guide a team. This is a remote-first opportunity, requiring excellent communication, collaboration, and self-management skills to thrive in a distributed development environment. If you are a visionary game designer looking to make a substantial impact on the next generation of interactive entertainment, we want to hear from you.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Lead the conceptualization and design of core game mechanics and systems.
    • Develop and maintain comprehensive game design documentation (GDDs).
    • Create prototypes to test and validate gameplay ideas.
    • Collaborate with artists, programmers, and producers to implement design features.
    • Guide and mentor a team of game designers, fostering their growth and creativity.
    • Conduct playtesting sessions and analyze feedback to iterate on designs.
    • Ensure the coherence, quality, and fun factor of the overall game experience.
    • Champion innovative design solutions and best practices.
    • Work closely with narrative designers to integrate story and gameplay.
    • Contribute to the definition of game aesthetics and player progression.
    Qualifications:
    • Extensive experience in game design, with proven experience in a lead or senior role.
    • A strong portfolio demonstrating successful game design work across various genres.
    • Proficiency in game design tools, engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine), and scripting languages.
    • In-depth understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and user experience.
    • Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
    • Experience mentoring and managing a team of designers.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Passion for video games and a deep understanding of the industry.
    • Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
    • Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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    Lead Game Designer

    London, London Hutch

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    Lead Game Designer | London | Full time

    We’re Hutch, a mobile games developer & publisher with studios in central London, Dundee and Canada. Our mission is to build the most diverse and engaged automotive gaming community on mobile. Our games have been played by over 300 million people, with new titles in development.

    We believe in putting our people first. Here you can make games without sacrificing quality time with family and friends. We strive to ensure our people are happy and healthy.  

    Our teams are small and empowered, they have the independence to take on creative and technical challenges together, to work collaboratively, to make great games and have fun along the way. 

    We believe in; Looking after our people, small empowered teams, complete transparency, test, learn repeat, community at the core and the freedom to focus on what truly makes a difference to our players.

    We’re driven by our players! Come and Join the mission!

    Lead Game Designer - F1 Clash

    Hutch is looking for an experienced Game Designer to accelerate the growth of our flagship motorsports title - F1 Clash. As Lead Game Designer, you will be responsible for the features, loops, and meta experiences that build the habitual engagement to make our games endure, while managing and guiding our design team to new levels of success.

    Responsibilities  

    As a lead you’ll be responsible for the leadership of design standards, people, and the craft of game design within the F1 Clash team.

    • Lead the design process and seek methods for continuous improvement
    • Set the standard for systemic, meta, and social design quality
    • Mentor other designers in the systems design process and craft
    • Manage the design team, ensuring high standards of design quality and team morale
    • Craft new features and systems to boost engagement and conversion
    • Guide the tuning and balance of the wider game economy to provide the highest quality player experience and amplify product performance
    • Evolve and iterate on existing features or systems leveraging data insight

    Requirements

    You’ve got the experience to jump in, make an impact on both the products and people at Hutch.

    • Deep, multi-year experience in mobile, free-to-play game design
    • Proven ability to craft engaging gameplay, meta and social systems across multiple live service titles on mobile
    • Expert knowledge of game design principles, player psychology and the economics of play
    • Free-to-Play evangelist with a finger on the pulse of the market
    • Strong ability to create mock-ups/flows/prototypes to showcase new concepts & ideas to a wide variety of audiences
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
    • Knowledge of various ideation methodologies that leverage group creativity
    • Quality communication and cross functional working standards
    • Get it done attitude, working in engine, sheets, or anywhere that's needed
    • Line management experience

    Benefits

    Life at Hutch

    Our HQ is in the heart of Shoreditch in central London. We have additional offices in Dundee and Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. We're an agile, creative team with people at the core of our values. We reward our employees with;

    • Hutch is now a 4-Day Work Week company*
    • Flexible working hours
    • Remote working 2 days per week
    • Excellent salary
    • Private health care
    • Enhanced Maternity (18 weeks) and Paternity leave (6 weeks)
    • Access to mental health initiatives such as private mental health coaching
    • Support to learn, develop and progress within Hutch
    • Free snacks and drinks
    • Social events, game launch parties, Thursday night drinks and much more

    *This will mean that Hutch employees will work a maximum of 4 days per week (30 hours/week) Mon-Thurs, with zero reductions in pay (compared to a 5 day working week).

    Our Values

    • Transparent - Being transparent and open helps us to be trusted and fosters integrity.
    • Humble - When we are humble we show humility, we let go of egos and we are self-aware.
    • Collaborative - We value teamwork, the spirit of collaboration and the results of working together.
    • Driven - We have drive and ambition and always push for the best results rather than settling.
    • Adaptable - Demonstrating the ability to adapt ultimately helps us grow and helps us thrive in different situations

    We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

    Please see Hutch Privacy Policy for details on how Hutch uses your personal data.

    Come and find out more about Hutch. We make racing games, but it’s not the only thing that drives us -

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    Lead Game Designer

    Oxford, South East Rebellion

    Posted 131 days ago

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    Permanent

    We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!   

    For 30 years we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film and mo-cap studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd. 

    We are seeking an experienced Lead Game Designer with exceptional leadership and people management skills to guide our talented team on an unannounced project. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape the development right from the very start. 

    Your role is to lead, inspire and develop your team and mentor designers in all aspects of their role, whilst overseeing the work of the project design team. Your focus is to lead a team of Designers to deliver a high-quality gameplay experience in line with project direction.  

    This exciting hybrid opportunity can be based out of either of our studios in Oxford or Warwick studios. offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

    We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our studios. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead and inspire a team of Designers with best practice people management techniques.
    • Proactively manage your team’s performance and professional development through performance review cycles giving constructive, actionable, relevant feedback.
    • Collaborate with Design Directors and the Production team to balance creative vision with the production realities.
    • Oversee the work of a project design team and mentor designers in all aspects of their role.
    • Regularly review your team's work against the design brief and provide actionable feedback to make improvements, incorporating appropriate feedback from key stakeholders.  
    • Verify the quality of design in the game, give feedback to designers and suggest improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction. Ensure correct documentation workflows and process are followed throughout the project lifecycle.  
    • Plan and conduct gameplay evaluations with the Design Director, and the team providing feedback and suggestions to help fine tune and improve the game.
    • Be an active mentor and role model for the Design team. Work to maintain morale, create an atmosphere of creativity, enthusiasm and inspiration.  

    Requirements

    • Extensive knowledge of people management best practices.  
    • Broad business knowledge of the company structure, operations and strategy. 
    • Willingness and ability to deliver high quality results using tools and processes required to get the job done. 
    • Expert knowledge of the video game development process, including working in a timely / time-bound manner, and prototyping/iterating appropriately within that restriction. 
    • Excellent knowledge of production pipelines. 

    Benefits

    We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including:   

    • 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days) 
    • Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision 
    • Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover 
    • Enhanced Family Leave  
    • Interest Free, Tax-Free loans 
    • Enhanced Pension Scheme 
    • EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support  
    • Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!  

    Life at Our Oxford HQ

    Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces.

    Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

    Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!

    Inside Rebellion

    Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms. 

    Find out more about us here  

    Our size, stability, and the variety of in-house expertise across multiple industries, makes Rebellion completely unique! We work in our own way, and we celebrate that as the key to our success. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, to express your creativity and your talent. We are people focused and will support you in every way to can be the best at what you do. We recognise the importance of enjoying what you do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and Mental Well-being. 

    We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products. 

    If you are interested in working at Rebellion, but this role doesn’t sound quite like you, we’re recruiting for a range of positions across the studio and we’re always happy to receive speculative applications via our website. Visit our Careers website to view all our live vacancies: Rebellion: Careers  

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