Game Designer - 12 Month FTC

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Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Gaming • Software
The Role
Join a new studio to develop a AAA open-world game. Work with a design team to create and iterate on feature and system designs, using in-engine tools and maintaining communication with implementation teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

Work within a talented design team, to create innovative feature, gameplay and system designs, both written and technical, to the highest possible standards. Be an effective communicator to make sure that designs can be translated from written/technical prototypes, into fully implemented features.

Key Duties

  • Work within a talented, multi-discipline design team and produce detailed feature and system designs to the highest possible quality.
  • Maintain and iterate on those designs, based upon feedback and the changing nature of the production process.
  • Utilise in-engine tools to produce gameplay examples and concepts.
  • Be pro-active in developing good lines of communication with team members responsible for the implementation of features and systems.

Requirements
  • Experience in a design role working on a previously AAA-published game.
  • Previous experience in the creation of feature and systems design documentation and prototype specifications.
  • A solid understanding of gameplay systems and principles.
  • High level of knowledge of the current games market and a real passion for games.
  • Effective and comfortable communicator.

Benefits
  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare

Skills Required

  • Experience in a design role on a AAA-published game
  • Creation of feature and systems design documentation
  • Solid understanding of gameplay systems and principles
  • High level of knowledge of the current games market
  • Effective communication skills
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The Company
HQ: Leamington
126 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best. As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.

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