System Designer in Birmingham

System Designer in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Working from home possible
Flix Interactive

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design innovative gameplay mechanics and systems for exciting co-development projects.
  • Company: Join Flix Interactive, a passionate game development studio near Birmingham.
  • Benefits: Friendly work environment, opportunities to work on AAA titles, and career growth.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse talent and ideas.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in the gaming world with your creativity and skills.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in game design, strong Unreal Engine skills, and a passion for gaming.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

UK Remote or West Midlands-based / Full-Time Contractor

Please note: We welcome applicants who prefer to work from home; however, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Role

We are seeking a creative System Designer todesign core gameplay and systemsfor our co-development projects.

You will play akeyrole indevelopinggameplay mechanics, systems, and overall player experiences.

Leveraging yourexpertise, you will collaborate with cross-functional teamsand ensure that our games deliver immersive, engaging, and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Own thedesignof innovative gameplay mechanics, systems, and features that align with the game’s creative vision and narrative.
  • Design and balance gameplay systems, progression loops, economies, and other core mechanics to ensure a satisfying and rewarding player experience.
  • Whereappropriate, prototype features in engine to illustrate the vision for a feature or system.
  • Implement strategies tooptimizeplayer engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction through effective gameplay design and mechanics.
  • Continuously analyse and adjust game parameters, difficulty curves, and progression to achieveoptimalplayer satisfaction and gameplay balance.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and iterate on game design elements based oninternal and externalfeedback to achieve the desired gameplayobjectives.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Game Designer in the video game industry, with a proventrack recordof contributing to successful game projects.
  • “In Engine” Experience: Experience of prototyping, tuning and balancing game features and content in Unreal Engine or similar proprietary engine.
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess and improve gameplay elements, systems, and player experiences.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly within cross-disciplinary teams andprovideeffective guidance.
  • Passion for Gaming: A deep passion for video games and a keen understanding of player behaviour and engagement mechanics
  • Experience delivering feature sets within a co-development studio.
  • Experience designing and balancing combat, 3C’s or AI within a released title.
  • Strong Unreal Blueprinting skills where you can prototype mechanics and features from scratch
  • Experience of working within Unreal on online features
  • Open-world encounter, mission and feature design
  • Experience with post-launch, live service or DLC development

What We Offer

Based just outside Birmingham, Flix is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers that support one another in all aspects of development. We offer you to:

  • Join afriendly, nurturing work environment with the opportunity to build games as part of an extremely talented, ambitious studio.
  • Work on market-leading AAA titles and IP with globally reputable studio and publisher partners.
  • Be part of a sustainably growing game developer studio as we consciously expand our team and projects on a case-by-case basis.
  • Learn within an independent studio across a wide range of projects and opportunities both internal and external.

If you love making games and you would like to contribute to a team and project where your drive and skills will be welcomed and encouraged, then we would love to hear from you.

  • GDPR COMPLIANCE
  • When applying for this job you’re authorising Flix Interactive to store your application information and distribute it to the appropriate email inboxes of senior team members in order to review your role eligibility.

Your application will be stored on a private cloud based online system for processing.

If you would like us to update, delete or refine your application please email info@flixinteractive. com.

Your request will be appended within 30 days of receiving your email.

Please note – In compliance with GDPR law your data will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are unable to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Flix Interactive Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status.

We also encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the gaming industry.

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System Designer in Birmingham employer: Flix Interactive

Flix Interactive is an exceptional employer located just outside Birmingham, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for passionate gamers. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, employees enjoy additional time off during the festive season, engaging team outings, and a vibrant culture that celebrates creativity and teamwork. If you're eager to contribute to an ambitious studio while working alongside talented individuals, Flix is the perfect place for you.

Flix Interactive

Contact Details:

Flix Interactive Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace System Designer in Birmingham

Gameplay Design
System Design
Prototyping in Unreal Engine
Gameplay Mechanics Balancing
Player Engagement Strategies
Analytical Skills
Critical Thinking