At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop engaging gameplay features for the Football Manager franchise.
- Company: Join Sports Interactive, a leader in football simulation games.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, gym memberships, and free access to SEGA games.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for football and gaming while shaping player experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in game design, strong communication skills, and a love for football.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Job Title
- Game Designer (Console)
- Team
- Game Designer (FMC)
- Reporting Into
- Advanced Game Designer
- Working Model
- Hybrid – 2-3 days in studio
- Location
- Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E15 2GW
- Position Overview
Sports Interactive is seeking a talented Game Designer to work on the Football Manager franchise, focusing on FM Console and FM Touch products.
The role involves creating and guiding feature designs, defining systems and interfaces, and ensuring a high‑quality, authentic football simulation experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the design of gameplay features and systems to deliver the highest quality Football Manager experience.
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX and Narrative designers on feature proposals and definitions.
- Document features and systems through detailed technical specifications to guide implementation by engineering teams.
- Present design proposals to key design stakeholders and incorporate feedback.
- Act as a conduit for cross‑team communication, ensuring navigation and functionality across platforms.
- Communicate progress, risks and opportunities to the Production and Design Teams.
- Propose key ideas and game improvements to help build a high‑quality feature roadmap, leveraging player feedback.
- Champion game quality through prototyping, playtesting and reviews with cross‑disciplinary teams.
- Implement content, tune data and help balance systems directly in Unity when appropriate.
- Support QA by writing detailed test plans for features.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Experience – Essential
- Systems‑driven game designer with a focus on depth, replayability and simulation‑heavy topics.
- Autonomous and proactive, taking ownership of features while championing high standards.
- Experience designing for multiple platforms, understanding console and mobile UX guidelines and technical constraints.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with UX/UI designers, software engineers, QA, artists, animators and producers.
- Familiarity with UX design principles and best practices.
- Passionate about both football and video game development.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to design.
- Good knowledge of Football Manager.
- Experience with modern game development tools and engines such as Unity.
- Proficient with Excel and/or other systems‑driven tools.
Desirable
- Proficient in using Figma and Miro to document, communicate and iterate on gameplay features and user experiences.
- Experience contributing to finished high‑quality projects in the simulation or management genre.
- Computer science, game design or other relevant educational background would be beneficial.
Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive
- Private Healthcare and Dental Plans.
- Gym membership options and on‑site fitness facilities.
- Travel Insurance for you and your family.
- Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions.
- On‑site physical and massage therapist services.
- Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary).
- Regular events with partnered football clubs.
- On‑site evening bar and breakfast bar.
- Club and societies to join, including book club and art workshops.
- Personalised club shirt upon passing probation.
- Trophies and gift cards for milestones; cupcakes on birthday.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
Sports Interactive is an equal opportunities employer.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer and is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
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Game Designer (Console) employer: Sports Interactive Ltd
Sports Interactive Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London at Here East. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow Technical Artists while working on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of visual excellence. The hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, ensuring that creativity and collaboration thrive in a supportive culture.
