London, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/10/2026
Contract type: Freelance, temporary. Immediate start. Contract ends 15 January 2027.
Deadline for applications: Mon 2 Nov at 12:00pm. Early applications are welcome. We are interviewing on a rolling basis, so if you apply earlier we may speak to you sooner.
Hours: 16 - 24 hourseach week between Monday and Thursday.
Rate: £14 - £17 per hour, depending on experience.
Location: work at game locations across London and at a vibrant office near Shoreditch.
Additional opportunities: There are opportunities to help with other parts of the business, or join long term, depending on your skills and experience.
HiddenCity creates real-world adventure games where players solve clues sent to their phones as part of an unfolding story across the city. The experiences are highly rated, achieving 4.8+ out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor and Google. The most recent game is 007: Shadow of Spectre, created in collaboration with the James Bond film franchise. Find out more on the company website.
As a Games Assistant you'll help keep HiddenCity's four London adventure games running smoothly:
Each week, you'll conduct a props check for one or two of the games depending on a schedule. You'll visit game locations on foot, and use our mobile inventory system to record whether props are present and in good condition. Expect to walk up to 3km for each props check. As part of a props check you may be tasked with special missions to investigate problematic clues to determine whether there is a problem in the real world, such as road closures, scaffolding or missing objects referenced within a clue.
Assemble physical game materials at our Hoxton office, including top secret MI6 dossiers, nefarious invitations from the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter's Wonderland-themed pocket watch. We'll provide instructions and training.
Enjoy flexible working hours, and access to our Hoxton coworking space, complete with a rooftop terrace, free barista-made coffee and a gym. Plus, enjoy complimentary HiddenCity tickets for you and your friends.
This role is for someone who is reliable, organised and attentive to detail, comfortable working independently and communicating with the team. You'll enjoy practical tasks and working carefully with your hands. An interest in games or arts and crafts; no games industry experience is required.
Applying takes 15 minutes.
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