Experienced Game Designer in Cambridge

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Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier is dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

Given the nature of this role, the successful candidate will need to be fully studio based and we are unable to offer remote or hybrid working. We can however provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.

What’s the role

We’re looking for an experienced game designer to join our team to design and improve game features and implement and tune a variety of game content. You’ll collaborate with other team members across a range of disciplines to elevate the quality of our games.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing complex game features and improving existing designs
• Implementing and refining game content using in‑house tools
• Conducting in‑depth product analysis to ensure our games are best‑in‑class
• Writing clear, concise documentation using a range of appropriate software
• Ensuring game systems are balanced using analytical methods and incorporating game telemetry
• Driving quality using playtests, player feedback, QA reporting, and your own insights

What you’ll bring

• Deep game knowledge across a range of genres, especially management and simulation games
• Strong understanding of player psychology and gamer motivations
• Knowledge of a variety of game design theories and methods
• Excellent communication skills; ability to present your ideas clearly in written form, using visual aids where appropriate
• Good presentation skills, and experience in presenting your ideas to a range of team members
• Solid skills in game tuning and balancing
• Game design experience working as part of a commercial development team

Bonus if you have

• Experience in game or tools programming
• Understanding of user experience design principles

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Art/Creative and Information Technology
• Industries: Computer Games

Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom