Senior Game Designer in London

Senior Game Designer in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Fenris Creations

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and refine engaging gameplay systems for a fast-paced live service game.
  • Company: Join Fenris Creations, a pioneering game studio in London.
  • Benefits: Enjoy free meals, flexible hours, and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Other info: Collaborative, multicultural environment with excellent growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make your mark on an ambitious project and grow your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Game Designer with a shipped title, especially in shooters.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Fenris Creations are seeking a Senior Games Designer to join the EVE: Vanguard team in their London office, United Kingdom. You will be responsible for designing, delivering and refining engaging gameplay systems in Unreal Engine, bringing fast‑paced, immersive experiences to life in a 24/7 Live Service game. If you have experience of crafting high‑impact shooter gameplay in a live service environment, come and join our design team and make your mark on the battlefield.

Your Tasks

  • Pitch, design, and prototype relevant game systems and mechanics unsupervised.
  • Create and maintain clear design documentation, including feature specifications and implementation guidelines.
  • Own and develop engaging gameplay systems, activities and missions, ensuring successful delivery of features and content for each release.
  • Collaborate with artists, programmers, and other designers to integrate systems seamlessly into gameplay.
  • You know what you’re aiming for and can confidently & independently implement designs using Unreal Engine.
  • You observe and feedback on the game’s live service performance, tracking the features you own, spotting community hot topics, driving balancing decisions and delivering key updates.
  • Prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and drive discussions around relevant features in design meetings.

Your Profile

  • Previous experience as a Senior Game Designer in the videogame industry with at least 1 shipped title, ideally in the shooter genre.
  • Capacity to work independently without supervision, owning features from end to end and course correcting where required.
  • Proven experience working in Unreal Engine.
  • Strong understanding of engaging hooks, player feedback, and pacing.
  • Passion and a strong interest in competitive and co‑operative shooters.
  • Strong UX sensibility and ability to clearly communicate & document ideas.
  • Deep knowledge of rules, systems, and gameplay mechanics.
  • Strong Game Design skills in a LIVE/GaaS environment.
  • Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

What We Can Offer You

  • The inspiring challenge of working on a pioneering ambitious project with great co‑workers.
  • An opportunity to learn and grow within an international company.
  • A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation.
  • Free breakfasts, lunches, drinks, and snacks (in the studio).
  • A family‑friendly work environment with flexible work hours.
  • Enhanced family leave policies.
  • Enhanced employer contributory pension plan.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Private medical and dental (fully paid for you and your family).
  • Annual Commuting Allowance.
  • Monthly Home Working Allowance.
  • Annual Fitness Allowance.
  • Quarterly and Annual bonus scheme.
  • 25 days holiday.

Senior Game Designer in London employer: Fenris Creations

Fenris Creations is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and multicultural work environment in London that fosters creativity and innovation. As a Senior Game Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on pioneering projects alongside talented colleagues, with access to generous benefits such as free meals, flexible hours, and comprehensive health coverage. The company prioritises employee growth, providing ample opportunities for learning and development within the dynamic landscape of game design.

Fenris Creations

Contact Details:

Fenris Creations Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Game Designer in London

Game Design
Unreal Engine
Gameplay Systems Design
Prototyping
Design Documentation
Collaboration
Player Feedback Analysis