Lead Game Designer

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We are looking for a Lead Game Designer to join us on ambitious and exciting new projects. We are building an experienced development team that will help build a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of games to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer looking to create something epic - guiding a robust group of designers focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly immersive.

What you will do:

• Be a team leader and hands-on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences based for some of our many partners.
• Guide, develop and lead the implementation of game designs across multiple disciplines including level, narrative, quest, UI/UX and combat design both internally and through third-party developers.
• Build and rally a gameplay-focused design team to achieve their best, while having lots of fun along the way!
• Create game content using Unreal Engine, Unity engine, and potentially some proprietary engines.
• Engage with internal and external partners while leading an internal team, to produce high-quality gameplay, systems, and player interaction across the entire experience.
• Champion the design vision for the project within the studio, working with various internal partners to bring our content to life within the game experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of game development experience, including holding a position of Game Design Lead and manager position for at least 2 years.
• 5 years of proven experience specifically in product development/production of console/mobile/PC games or other digital interactive entertainment in a live service environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Game Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possess a broad and deep understanding of the art and science of high-quality game development, including familiarity with various methodologies, prototyping approaches, tools, and how to work with the different design teams to iteratively build engaging content.
• Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things.
• Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console/PC and Mobile.
• Demonstrate outstanding game design knowledge, and judgement; experience guiding a compelling design vision to reality.
• Have a special appreciation of the studio’s Intellectual Properties, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics.
• Strong desire to inspire passion and creativity in others with motivational and encouraging leadership.
• Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.
• Have expertise at working with 3d game engines, editors, and other toolsets to bring a game vision to life.
• Provide clear and concise direction, mentoring, feedback, and guidance.
• Present ideas with clarity and conviction demonstrating crisp examples that are compelling and understandable.
• Building an inclusive and positive team culture.
• Balance the needs of gameplay designs with performance, visual targets, schedule and various audience requirements.
• Know how to constructively push past perceived boundaries and limitations while never losing sight of the big picture and ultimate goal.

• Permanently remote position.
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development.
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.