Senior Game Designer

General Responsibilities

• Estimate, prioritize, and delegate tasks while training and supporting others.
• Take ownership of delegated areas or entire projects, including planning and breaking down work.
• Understand dependencies across teams and disciplines, and how they relate to broader project milestones.
• Review designs and tasks related to assigned projects to ensure the highest quality product.
• Attend and lead client meetings, representing the company professionally.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of key game areas and mechanics.
• Collaborate with other designers to create scalable systems and features.
• Lead iterative design processes, including prototyping, concepting, and testing.
• Define and document game systems, feature sets, and scope with scalability in mind
• Mentor Junior and Mid-Level designers to foster team growth.
• Develop, test, balance, and pace level-based content to enhance player experience.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in game design, with at least 2-3 shipped titles.
• Proven ability to design scalable and progressive gameplay systems, especially in puzzle/adventure genres.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of the gaming landscape and modern gaming trends.
• Familiarity with the Unity game engine; experience with other engines (Unreal, CryEngine) is a plus.
• A collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a creative team.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• High level of attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• A deep passion for gaming and an understanding of different genres and game types.
• An interest in playing and analysing games, particularly puzzle and adventure games.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience working in puzzle or adventure game design.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Console/PC development experience.
• Level design or game scripting experience.
• Understanding of C++ or C# programming languages.
• Experience managing others or leading a creative team.
• Ability to write narrative fiction or journalistic content.
• Experience with modding or game customisations.