Job Overview
DPS Games are looking for an exceptionally skilled Designer to work directly for the Creative Director in the creation of the next big free-to-play title from Wargaming, the company that brought us World of Tanks and one of the strongest free-to-play PC game companies in the world.
You will be a hardworking self-motivated team player who is able to understand and translate theory into practical and easy to understand design documentation, as well as bring your excellent verbal and written skills and be able to both take and offer critique when fully participating in group discussions. Ideally you will bring your deep understanding of World of Tanks.
In this position, you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community and will have the ability to both share your hard-earned knowledge and continue to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates.
Reports to
The Game Designer reports to the Creative Director and will be based in Guildford, UK.
What will you bring?
- Documentation of all areas of the game with specific guidance from the Creative Director for clear communication to stakeholders and external studios
- Work on game labs for ‘tuning’ of the battle game
- Maintain the ‘balance spread sheet’ for the prototype combat game
- Take part in play sessions, document and provide constructive feedback
- PowerPoint construction and outline presentations on features and scope for the game.
- User experience feedback on the core game elements
- Build up a knowledge of the game worlds Intellectual property
- Collaborate with analysts and evaluate metrics, user testing, and other sources of feedback, to identify issues
What are we looking for?
- Someone with an in-depth understanding of World Of Tanks
- Experience in “games as a service” and/or free-to-play experience
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of game design and game development concepts
- Ability to work within restrictions to solve problems as they occur
- Actively contribute to growth of the studio. Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment
- Willingness to take initiative and responsibility to increase the quality of the game and health of the team
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Have experience working with multiple studios across different time zones
- Experience working with outsourcing and development partner teams
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
- Dog-friendly office
- Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
- Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
- Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
- Mental well-being program (iFeel)
- Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Employee discounts
- Personal Gaming Account
- Company events
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
- Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
- Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
- To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
