Mid-Lead Game Designers

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Level Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Keywords Studios is seeking talented Mid-Lead Game Designers to contribute to innovative AAA game titles. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal/external stakeholders, adhering to project vision and quality benchmarks, staying updated on new technologies, mentoring junior designers, ensuring quality and consistency, and problem-solving. Lead Designers require AAA 3D action console game experience, proficiency in Unreal 5, and strong communication skills. Level Designers need experience in published console titles, Unreal Engine 4/5, and level design for third-person action games. Combat Designers should have AAA console title experience, strong AI knowledge, and Unreal Engine 5 proficiency. Game Designers need diverse experience across game design disciplines and Unreal 4 experience. All roles require a passion for games and strong communication skills.
Must have:
  • AAA game experience
  • Unreal Engine proficiency
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team collaboration
  • Mentoring experience (for Leads)
Good to have:
  • Experience with specific game genres (FPS, third-person action)
  • Scripting experience (Blueprint)
  • Greyboxing experience
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Work on AAA titles
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Remote opportunity
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • IT schemes
  • Pensions
  • Healthcare
  • Social events

Job Details

Description

Keywords Studios is the leading provider of creative and technical services to over 950 clients, including major AAA developers and publishers such as Microsoft, Bandai Namco, and PlayStation. With a global network of 75+ studios, we co-develop games and provide comprehensive support across all aspects of game development including Localization, QA, Audio Services, Art Production, Game Development, Marketing services and much more. Our teams bring the visions of industry leaders to life, whether enhancing iconic franchises or building new projects from the ground up.

About the Role:

In 2025, we’re excited to expand our design departments worldwide! We’re looking to bring on board talented game designers across various specialties to join our team and bring their unique touch to renowned game titles, including:

  • Lead Game Designers
  • Lead Level Designers
  • Lead Systems Designers
  • Game Designers
  • Combat Designers
  • Level Designers

At Keywords Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team of creative professionals. Your work will play a key role in upholding the high-quality standards and exceptional service that Keywords Studios is renowned for across the globe.

If you're ready to make an impact in the gaming industry and help shape the future of gaming, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities: 

  • Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate on AAA Game Development
  • Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.
  • Staying up to date with new technologies.
  • Assisting and mentoring other designers in your areas of expertise
  • Ensure Consistency and Quality.
  • Problem-Solve and Innovate.

Requirements

Lead Designers:

  • Experience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games.
  • Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design.
  • Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters.
  • Worked on and shipped at least two games.
  • Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects.
  • Highly proficient in using Unreal 5.
  • Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.
  • Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them.

Level Designers:

  • Experience working as a designer in on at least two published console titles.
  • A strong grasp of level flow, metrics & pacing.
  • A good visual eye for scene setting, sight lines, vistas and areas of interest.
  • Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as well as with Blueprinting.
  • Experience of greyboxing levels to a professional standard.
  • Experience in scripting gameplay content in levels such as events, interactions and encounters.
  • Experience with enemy placement/spawn points.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a creative and multidisciplinary team.
  • Level design experience for third person action games is a benefit.
  • Experience of mentoring more junior Level Designers.

Combat Designers:

  • Experience as a Combat Designer on at least one published AAA console title, preferably FPS.
  • Strong knowledge of AI behaviour, combat mechanics, and encounter design.
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate within the engine.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional combat experiences.

Game Designers:

  • A strong, allrounder senior game designer with experience across a broad range of game design skills: Level Design, Gameplay Design, Systems Design and with the technical ability to implement them in game engines.
  • Experience working as a Game Designer on at least three published games in a multidisciplinary team.
  • A proven track record in making console games with experience with PC games nice to have.
  • Be willing to take ownership and drive forward design in their areas of responsibility.
  • Be a creative thinker and problem solver able to provide new ideas and solutions.
  • Unreal 4 experience is a must.
  • Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.
  • You will need to have plenty of experience of dealing with team, clients and publishers and have demonstrable verbal communication skills.
  • Must have an absolute passion for games.

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits our studios can offer:

    • Competitive salary and benefits
    • Projects aligned with your expertise
    • Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
    • Professional growth opportunities
    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Fully Remote opportunity
    • Dedicated to diversity and inclusion
    • Additional perks: cycle-to-work, IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment:Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Ireland
Area of Work: Design
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid, on-site, remote

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