At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative game prototypes using generative AI and explore new gameplay mechanics.
- Company: Join a leading global tech firm at the forefront of AI and gaming.
- Benefits: Earn £116K annually, enjoy hybrid working, and receive generous annual leave.
- Other info: Collaborate with top researchers and engineers in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Unleash your creativity and experiment with groundbreaking AI in game design.
- Qualifications: Proven game design experience and hands-on prototyping skills required.
The predicted salary is between 116000 - 116000 £ per year.
What happens when game designers get generative AI to play with and the freedom to experiment properly? That's this role. You'll join a world-class AI research team at a global tech leader. You'll build playable prototypes that explore what AI can do for games. This isn't about shipping a single title. It's about finding the mechanics, player loops and ideas that haven't been possible until now.
What's in it for you:
- £116,000 per year, paid weekly (PAYE, inside IR35)
- 12-month contract working at the cutting edge of AI and games
- Hybrid working, with Tuesday to Thursday in central London - 3 days
- Annual leave plus bank holidays
- Real creative freedom across genres, from sandbox simulation to emergent narrative
What you'll need:
- A game design track record, with shipped titles or substantial work taken from concept to playtest
- Hands-on prototyping skills in Unity, Unreal, Godot or a scripting environment, so you build your ideas yourself
- An obsession with game feel, controls and player agency
- Curiosity about generative AI and a love of experimenting
- Confidence running workshops and working with researchers and engineers
- The right to work in the UK
What your week might look like:
- Building a quick playable prototype around a new AI capability
- Playtesting it, breaking it and tuning how the AI behaves
- Leading a brainstorm on new ways AI could change gameplay
- Turning research ideas into clear mechanics and player loops
- Showing your work and shaping creative direction with the team
Game Designer in London employer: Principle
Join a leading global technology company that champions innovation and creativity in the heart of London. With a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a vibrant work culture, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across EMEA while developing your skills in a supportive environment. The company prioritises employee growth, offering unique opportunities to influence high-impact social media strategies and campaigns, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
