Game Systems Designer

Story-driven Titles - New AAA Projects - Multi-project Studio

Location
Guildford
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Salary on application
Posted
2 days ago

Do you have systems design experience, and are you seeking a new job in Guildford? Our client is looking for a full-time Game Systems Designer to work on an exciting new project, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package. 

As a Game Systems Designer, you will collaborate with design, engineering, art and animation teams to create varied and compelling systems, from combat to progression. This position requires someone who likes getting their hands dirty in the engine and tools. 

In your first few weeks in this Game Systems Designer role, you can expect to: 

  • Provide clear feature documentation, diagrams, calculation models, wireframes, and prototypes 
  • Provide guidance and feedback to your peers 
  • Adapt to technical and production constraints, reworking designs when and as often as needed 

To apply for this Game Systems Designer role, you will need previous experience in a commercially shipped title with responsibility for systems, level design and scripting. You will also require the following: 

  • Experience designing core systems, analysing gameplay, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and recommending improvements – shipped titles 
  • Knowledge in designing and writing scripts to handle gameplay systems, basic AI behaviours, state machines and scripted sequences 
  • Demonstrated experience of a collaborative approach to game making, showing how you worked together with the other disciplines/team members to realise the best possible gameplay experience 

If you’re looking to impact and create change positively, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package for your inclusive and committed approach. 

We'd love you to apply for this Full-time Game Systems Designer position in Guildford, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please contact Andy from Skillsearch at ad@skillsearch.com today. 

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Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.

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Andy Demetriou

Principal Game Design & Production Consultant

Andy leads our Game Design and Production division on our games team and his favourite games are narrative-based, survivor horror and strategy so Andy is a great person to have on your side during a zombie apocalypse! Aside from gaming, his spare time is dedicated to trying lasagne from as many different Italian restaurants as humanly possible. We all support his pursuit of this mission during office lunchtimes - especially if there are leftovers! Get in touch with Andy for all your lasagne, apocalypse and Game Design/Production needs!

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