Senior Technical Designer

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Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Warwickshire, England
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming • Software
The Role
Lead technical design by bridging design and engineering: implement and script gameplay systems, build design tools and pipelines, balance mechanics, integrate features with cross-functional teams, and document design principles.
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.

We are currently in search of a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Designer to join our team. As a Senior Technical Designer, you will bridge the gap between game design and programming, leveraging your technical knowledge to bring engaging and innovative gameplay experiences to life.

Key Duties Include
  • Collaborate with the design team to design and implement gameplay systems and mechanics
  • Use scripting and programming to create and maintain game mechanics and systems
  • Develop and maintain design tools and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow for the design team
  • Balance and adjust gameplay elements to create a compelling and enjoyable experience for players
  • Collaborate with artists, programmers, and other team members to integrate and iterate on gameplay features
  • Document and communicate design ideas and principles to the development team

Requirements
  • Several years of experience as a Technical Designer in the gaming industry
  • Strong proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as C++
  • Expertise in game design principles and mechanics
  • Experience with game engines and design tools, such as Unreal Engine or Unity
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Passion for games and a deep understanding of player engagement

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

Top Skills

C++
Unity
Unreal Engine
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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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