Graduate Game Designer

Frontier Developments plc; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game developer in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Graduate Game Designer. This entry-level position invites you to design game features, contribute to content, and grow your skills in a supportive team. Ideal candidates are passionate about games, understand design principles, and have a portfolio of work. Competitive salary and benefits including relocation support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Success-based annual bonus

Share option schemes

Life assurance

Private family healthcare

Flexitime working hours

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

In-house subsidised catering

Cycle to Work scheme

Free bike servicing

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• Passion for creating games and understanding of game design principles.
• Portfolio showcasing game design work: playable games, demos or prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Designing game features and improving existing designs.
• Implementing a range of game content, using in-house tools.
• Conducting research and analysis to support game content design.
• Creating design documentation, using appropriate methods.
• Balancing and tuning game features.
• Participating in regular playtests and integrating feedback.
• Identifying and resolving bugs.

Skills

Broad game knowledge, including management and simulation games

Good understanding of game design principles

Awareness of player behaviours and motivations

Familiarity with using game development engines

Ability to analyse and balance game values to improve player experience

Strong communication skills

Enthusiastic, professional and adaptable attitude

Job description

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.

We welcome applications from all, however please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

WHAT'S THE ROLE

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Graduate Game Designer to join our team. In this entry level role, you’ll help build more wonderful experiences for our players through your contribution to game design and content creation. If you’re passionate about creating games and have a good understanding of game design principles, then this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career in a supportive and talented team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Designing game features and improving existing designs
• Implementing a range of game content, using in-house tools
• Conducting research and analysis to support game and content design
• Creating design documentation, using appropriate methods
• Balancing and tuning game features
• Taking part in regular playtests and integrating playtest feedback
• Working to both identify and resolve bugs.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Broad game knowledge, including management and simulation games
• Good understanding of game design principles
• Awareness of player behaviours and motivations
• Familiarity with using game development engines
• Ability to analyse and balance game values to improve player experience
• Portfolio showcasing game design work: ideally playable games, demos or prototypes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic, professional and adaptable attitude.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Programming skills
• Visual design skills
• Some previous work experience in a commercial environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.

For queries, please email: [e-mail]