Lead F2P Game Designer

We are Vertigo Games, developers and publishers of big hit VR titles like Arizona Sunshine, The 7^th Guest & the highly anticipated Metro Awakening and we are now looking for an ambitious Lead F2P Game Designer to spearhead a project that sits at the intersection between VR, PC, and high-end mobile gaming. 
Working closely with trusted platform owners, we aim to develop an innovative high quality multiplayer experience that is free to play. The ideal candidate has a solid track record of designing and delivering successful free to play action/adventure games, with experience of managing a talented and diverse team of designers.
Experience of developing for VR is not essential, as our experienced team will be able to rapidly orientate a mind hungry for new challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Game Director in implementing the project vision in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with production, tech and art leads to build a project roadmap that wins the confidence of the team.
• Manage the project’s team of designers.
• Translate the roadmap into design goals and work plans that the design team can take ownership in line with their skill and experience.
• Review software in development and provide actionable feedback that is appropriate to the team and stage of the development cycle.
• Share insights to those doing hands-on work in the game engine that elevates their engagement with the project and competence as a developer.
• Identify project risks and initiate effective actions ahead of time.
• Be able to pick-up hands-on work to demonstrate best practice and set benchmark quality in implementing the design.