JUNIOR GAME DESIGNER (COMBAT)

About Dambuster Studios: Originally founded in 1999 as Free Radical Design, our ambition and passion comes through as strongly now as when we first began. We are always seeking individuals who can emulate our values - passion, quality, and teamwork - which are embodied in our diverse and inclusive culture.

Even if you’re not sure that you meet all the criteria for a role, don’t be put off from applying - we want to hear from you. Our only requirement is that you work from the UK, and if you’re not here right now we can discuss relocation and sponsorship for some of our positions. Our studio is in Nottingham city centre and many of our roles can be offered on a hybrid or fully remote working basis.

Junior Game Designer (Combat) at Dambuster Studios has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Game Designer (Combat) to join our highly talented Game Design team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a talented game design team at entry level, where you will help craft a combat experience worthy of a top-class AAA game, and ensure the whole team have clear communication about the design.

In this role, you’ll be working with a team of experienced combat designers to design, create and balance an excellent combat player experience. You will help ensure the design process is a true collaboration between all disciplines and that the design is clearly communicated out. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about combat player experience, especially focusing on melee combat, with excellent communication skills. This is a fully studio-based role, so you can learn from our incredible industry experts.

• Core hours 9.30am – 4pm, remaining hours worked flexibly
• Workstyle – fully on-site, studio based
• Holiday allowance that increases with service (to a maximum of 30 days plus statutory public holidays)
• Annual pay reviews
• Company pension contribution that increases with service
• Company enhanced full pay for maternity leave for the first 26 weeks (to qualifying expectant mothers)
• Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios
• Studio funded learning and development opportunities
• Modern game development environment with the latest technologies
• Vibrant, modern city centre location with good transport links
• Fully subsidised gym membership with Virgin gym (Nottingham)
• Annual Christmas party and Summer Family BBQ
• Quarterly company funded cross-team events
• Free financial advice
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Weekly office treats, including breakfast on Monday and pastries on Friday

• Research features looking at competitor titles and other relevant research materials.
• Work hands on in editor to assist in putting together prototypes, and balance work in progress features.
• Stay current with particularly combat focused games playing a broad selection of games, utilising our in-house game library.
• Update documentation to ensure Game Design docs are always accurate and reflective of current designs, help communicate out designs via in-studio communication channels.
• Work under the guidance of other Game Designers to collaborate with other disciplines on features, representing Game Design key principles, and particularly providing insight into the gameplay aspects of a first-class combat experience.
• Undertake tasks as defined by the Lead Game Designer to assist the combat design team in meeting their goals.

• A passion for combat gameplay particularly melee combat. Plays and enjoys a broad spectrum of combat-focused games and can talk knowledgeably about combat experience.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating combat experience creating playable games/demos an Indie or as education.
• A desire to learn with a curious mind, asking questions to better understand the game and further their knowledge.
• Open minded with ability to take initiative to solve problems and thrive in a collaborative work culture.
• Comfortable with taking on feedback and adapting work as required.
• Attention to detail – must be equally engaged in the under the hood, systemic elements of design.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written documentation and verbally in discussions.
• Familiar with UE 4, 5 or a similar game editing package.

Dambuster Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to apply.