Senior Game Designer

OverviewSenior Game Designer | Games Design | LondonWe Hutch, a mobile games developer & publisher with studios in central London, Dundee and Canada. Our mission is to build the most diverse and engaged automotive gaming community on mobile. Our games have been played by over 300 million people, with new titles in development.We believe in putting our people first. Here you can make games without sacrificing quality time with family and friends. We strive to ensure our people are happy and healthy. Our teams are small and empowered, they have the independence to take on creative and technical challenges together, to work collaboratively, to make great games and have fun along the way.We believe in; Looking after our people, small empowered teams, complete transparency, test, learn repeat, community at the core and the freedom to focus on what truly makes a difference to our players.We driven by our players! Come and Join the mission!RoleSenior Game DesignerHutch is looking for a Senior Game Designer to join the team in London, working on an existing Hutch project. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, you will be responsible for designing levels, game features and mechanics, and gameplay balancing for one of our live games.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate and drive overall game design and feature developmentCollaborate with the design team to create new and intuitive Match-3 levelsWork with the broader game team of artists, programmers, quality assurance and analystsLook through gameplay data to help address user experience issuesWork with and manage external contractors to support developmentEvolve and iterate on existing features or systems leveraging data insightRequirementsStrong experience with game design in the mobile games industryStrong design mentality and intuition for game mechanics and systemsFamiliarity with Match-3 mobile games, casual puzzle games and their mechanics (F2P)Ability to work independently and efficiently as part of a small, fast-moving teamExcellent communication and collaborationExperience with UnityBonus PointsExperience working on Match-3 projectsGame Economy balancing and managementAn understanding of Lean developmentBenefitsHutch is now a 4-Day Work Week company*Flexible working hoursRemote working 2 days per weekExcellent salaryPrivate health careEnhanced Maternity (18 weeks) and Paternity leave (6 weeks)Access to mental health initiatives such as private mental health coachingSupport to learn, develop and progress within HutchFree snacks and drinksSocial events, game launch parties, Thursday night drinks and much more*This will mean that Hutch employees will work a maximum of 4 days per week (30 hours/week) Mon-Thurs, with zero reductions in pay (compared to a 5 day working week).Our ValuesTransparent – Being transparent and open helps us to be trusted and fosters integrity.Humble – When we are humble we show humility, we let go of egos and we are self-aware.Collaborative – We value teamwork, the spirit of collaboration and the results of working together.Driven – We have drive and ambition and always push for the best results rather than settling.Adaptable – Demonstrating the ability to adapt ultimately helps us grow and helps us thrive in different situationsWe value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Please see Hutch Privacy Policy for details on how Hutch uses your personal data.Come and find out more about Hutch. We make racing games, but its not the only thing that drives us – Hutch.io #J-18808-Ljbffr