Principal Game Designer (Narrative Adventure)
Firesprite, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are looking for a Principal Game Designer to create and deliver world-class interactions and gameplay for a AAA branching narrative adventure game. You will own huge areas of the game, working directly with the Lead Designer and Directors. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual looking for their next challenge, as the team is at an early stage, giving you a chance to create the core gameplay interactions and see the game through its entire journey.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be an additive part of all major design decisions on a AAA game
- Imagining and documenting major features
- Taking these features from initial ideation, through documentation, prototype, and full production
- ‘Feature Owner’ of cross-discipline teams to deliver exceptional quality
- Creating these features and interactions in Unreal 4, using Blueprints
- Reviewing design work and implementation work to ensure quality
- Assisting junior members of the design team
- Accurately planning work
Requirements
- Ability to own and deliver high-quality work, with no guidance from others
- Obsessive about delivering the very best player experience
- Exceptional creativity and design skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both to Directors and to team members in all disciplines
- Love of narrative-driven games
- Basic knowledge of cinematic techniques
- Energetic and positive attitude
- Pro-active communication
- Good knowledge of at least 1 industry-standard engine, ideally Unreal 4
- Working knowledge of Agile development
- Significant professional game development experience with an impressive portfolio
A Principal Designer is at the same level as a Lead Designer but without the management overhead. You are an extremely creative person who has had success in their career so far, who is looking for a big chance to craft a AAA branching narrative cinematic adventure game. You are passionate about being a creative leader within the team, without the distraction of management duties.
Benefits
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Bonus Scheme
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance
- Pension Plans
- Work From Home
- Training amp; Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.