Game Designer

2 weeks ago

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom Kwalee Full time

**Job Title** - Game Designer / Interactive Storytelling Cutscene Specialist
- ** Reports Into** - Head Of Casual Games
- ** Location** - Hybrid/ Leamington Spa

**A Little Bit About Kwalee**

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 1 billion downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join Scathe, Die by the Blade, Robobeat, Space Chef and Wildmender.

**What’s In It For You?**
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm
- Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best
- A dog friendly office (There’s dog-free areas too, if pooches aren’t your thing)
- Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win
- Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA
- Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind
- On site gym - take care of yourself
- Relocation support - available
- VISA Sponsorship - available
- Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Ninja Warrior
- Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays
- Kwalee Artificial Intelligence (K.A.I) - win prizes for proposing useful AI initiatives
- An amazingly well equipped office with ping pong, darts, pool tables and video games while keeping refreshed with free snacks and a stocked kitchen (we have every kind of milk imaginable)

**Are You Up To The Challenge?**

As an Interactive Storytelling Game Designer (Cutscene Specialist) you’ll be responsible for blending cutscene design, informed by a strong knowledge of cinematography and movie directing, with game design and scripting expertise. Your creative vision and technical prowess will help us deliver immersive and cinematic storytelling experiences to our players.

**Your Team Mates**

As a member of the Spectre team, you will be at the forefront of our exciting journey, working collaboratively to shape the future of mobile storytelling. Spectre is a newly formed team, dedicated to spearheading new technologies and revolutionising the world of mobile storytelling games. Our team is driven by innovation, creativity, and a desire to deliver groundbreaking mobile gaming experiences that captivate and engage players like never before.

Working in a startup-like environment, Spectre fosters a culture of experimentation, open communication, and collaboration. We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and embrace fresh ideas as we explore uncharted territories in mobile game development. The team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds, including game design, narrative writing, cinematography, programming, and mobile technology. Together, we strive to create immersive worlds, compelling characters, and mind-bending narratives that blur the line between traditional storytelling mediums and interactive gaming. You will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise and creative ideas, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and leaving a lasting impact on the gaming industry.

**What Does The Job Actually Involve?**
- Utilising your strong understanding of cinematography and movie directing techniques to craft cinematic moments within the game.
- Scripting compelling dialogues, cutscenes, and interactive sequences that enhance the overall player experience.
- Conducting playtesting and iterating on the game's storytelling elements based on feedback and player experience.
- Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the game's narrative structure, characters, and world.
- Collaborating with the creative team to develop and execute captivating interactive narratives for our game.

**Your Hard Skills**
- 3+ years experience in game development on at least one published F2P mobile game with a focus on interactive storytelling.
- Strong scripting skills using industry-standard tools and languages. Working knowledge of the Unity engine is a must.
- Knowledge and understanding of cinematography principles, camera work, and movie directing techniques.
- Excellent creative and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of narrative structure.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate ideas clearly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
- Positive attitude, self driven and able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Passion for video games, storytelling, and a deep understanding of player engagement.

**Your Soft Skills**

Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues.

We don’t like egos or arroganc

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