Lead Gameplay Designer

Found in: beBee S GB - 2 weeks ago


Liverpool United Kingdom Lucid Games Ltd Full time

Job description

Start: Immediate

Duration: Permanent

Location: Liverpool or Remote (UK)

We're looking for a Lead Gameplay Designer, to join the team working on an exciting new open world IP. Working closely with the the Game Director and Lead Designers the candidate will be responsible for leading a team working on moment to moment gameplay to ensure the gameplay looks and feels great. The ideal candidate will have experience leading and mentoring members of a design team and would have worked on 3rd person action games on combat, 3Cs or other character systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the gameplay design team covering combat, 3C's and player abilities
  • Mentor, Lead and help develop the design team.
  • Review design documentations and give feedback to members of the team
  • Work with the leadership team to help refine processes and workflows
  • Collaborate and work closely with different department Leads and Directors
  • Actively participate in play tests and feedback to improve the gameplay


Job requirements

Required Experience
  • Experience shipping AAA titles as a Lead Designer or in a Leadership position
  • Experience with gameplay systems
  • Knowledge of gameplay mechanics
  • Desire and passion to create excellent moment to moment gameplay

Benefits:
  • Remote and Hybrid Working
  • Company pension at 4% of annual salary
  • 29 days holidays
  • Cycle2work scheme
  • Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical
  • Life Assurance
  • Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month
  • Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus

Important:

The interview process for the Lead Gameplay Designer role is made up of 3 stages:
  • First interview (45 - 60 minutes) - An interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with members of our Design team. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
  • Second Interview (30 minutes) - An interview with our Studio Creative Director to discuss your experience, ways of working and the position on offer.
  • Final interview (30 minutes) - A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture.

Our recruitment process typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on availability. We work our process around your availability and try to be as accommodating as possible. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch prior to your first interview and will keep in contact throughout the process. If you have any specific questions prior to this please contact jobs@lucidgames.co.uk

Lucid Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We can provide suitable adjustments during our recruitment processes. Should you require adjustments/flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Lucid, please let us know in the notes/cover letter section of your application. This will not affect your application.

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