Location: Remote (1 day in the Sheffield office per month)Relocation assistance is available.Independent game studio based in Sheffield are recruiting for a Senior Games Designer. The RoleWe're looking for a Senior Games Designer, who will be responsible for gameplay features, game systems and mechanics from conception to completion. Taking responsibility and ownership for various areas of design you’ll work closely with other disciplines to ensure that the features deliver in both quality and to the games vision.You’ll be a passionate and level-headed designer who will be proactive and will always be thinking about the player experience. You’ll gather feedback and action it where required. Always asking the question, what is the value of the feature for the player and to the business.You’ll also feel right at home with creating prototypes and mechanics in blueprints in the Unreal Engine to prove out your designs.This is a full time permanent role (37.5 hours per week). Responsibilities

Take ownership of various features from end-to-end implementation, being the focal point for these features within the design team.
Designing game mechanics and game systems that help keep the player engaged and excited to play our games.
Using Unreal Engine 5 to build prototypes and prove out design concepts.
Collaborating with other designers and the game director to ensure that you are delivering features that surprise and delight our players.
Evangalise features you are working on and the overall game vision to others within the organisation.
Use critical thinking skills to analyse feedback, and action any required changes.
Write clear and concise design documentation, ensuring that it is always kept up to date.
Collaborate with designers, programmers and artists to ensure work is delivered with a consistent quality and on time.
Working with other designers to ensure that feature knowledge and progress is shared.
Assess and communicate issues and risk within reasonable timescales.
Have a keen eye for quality, identifying areas that could be improved, ensuring the game is meeting the highest standards.
Mentoring and supporting colleagues in both technical and personal development.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

At least 5 years in the games industry as a Game Designer.
Shipped at least one game, where you were heavily involved in game design and gameplay features. Preferably console or PC.
Proficiency in using Unreal Engine 4 or 5 and the Blueprints system.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Deep understanding of game mechanics and player value.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offerHealthy work-life balance:

23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), that increases 1 day per year of service.
Christmas shut down
Holiday exchange programme
Flexible working hours

Support for family life:

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Option to add children to our Healthcare Cash Plan

Great office environment:

A dog friendly studio based in Sheffield, with free snacks, fruit and drinks!
Free parking

Health & wellbeing support:

Company sick pay
2 days paid Mental Health leave per year
Healthcare Cash Plan which includes optical and dental
Access to 24/7 doctors
Employee Assistance Programme
£300 wellbeing stipend every January

Learning support:

Career progression path
5 Learning days per year
Unlimited access to Udemy courses

Additional financial support:

Technology scheme (up to £750)
Discount Club at over 350 high street stores
Discretionary Cost of Living Payments
Relocation benefits
Electric Car Vehicle Scheme

Connection and perks:

Wrap parties & company paid outings
Individual entertainment budget to cover team events

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