Senior/Lead Game Designer

Companion Group is an esteemed AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences. Embedded seamlessly within a client's in-house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills.

As our Senior/Lead Game Designer, you’ll be a major part of the creative process for our client’s multiplayer project from concept to release, setting the standard for gameplay, systems, and world-building. You’ll collaborate with design, art, and engineering to deliver immersive, social gaming experiences, leveraging your Unreal Engine expertise to bring the vision to life through hands-on contributions.

• Be a part of the creative vision for a multiplayer experience that combines innovative gameplay, multiplayer mechanics, and combat systems.
• Prototyping, troubleshooting, and optimizing assets for high-performance multiplayer environments in Unreal Engine.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to develop unique multiplayer features and mechanics, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.
• Oversee the creation of environments and character designs that support diverse playstyles and foster compelling social interactions.
• Collaborate with production teams to define project milestones, timelines, and key deliverables for a live multiplayer environment.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on creative goals and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Analyse player feedback and behaviour data to continuously refine and enhance gameplay, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience over time.
• Stay updated on multiplayer trends and emerging technologies to keep our work at the cutting edge of social and competitive gaming.

Needs to be hands-on with Game Design.

• 4+ years of experience in game development with a strong focus on multiplayer games, including a proven track record in creative leadership on multiplayer titles.
• Prior experience in leading a team as a game designer.
• Experience shipping games on different platforms (e.g., console).
• Expertise in multiplayer game design principles, including co-op mechanics, matchmaking, progression systems, and combat design.
• Excellent communication skills, able to unify vision across design, art, and technical teams.
• Experience working with systems/economy balancing.
• Strong understanding of the player experience, with a player-centred approach to designing multiplayer environments.
• Passion for multiplayer gaming, with a clear vision for how to bring players together in engaging, memorable ways.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with Unreal Engine.

• Clear career progression path with opportunities for advancement, increased responsibilities, and compensation.
• Fully remote position, allowing flexibility to work from any location while collaborating with industry-leading game developers.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the gaming industry.
• Opportunity to be part of a passionate and dynamic team working on exciting projects.

Apply now and embark on an incredible journey with one of the best game studios in the world!