Lead Game Designer

2 months ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Climax Studios Full time
About the Role

Climax Studios, a renowned digital experience developer, is seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major AAA console title, leading a team of passionate and highly experienced designers.

As a Lead Designer, you will be responsible for driving forward all design aspects, taking ownership of the design process, and ensuring high-quality design work is delivered to schedule. You will also be expected to mentor and conduct regular one-to-ones with the project's design team, as well as work closely with programmers, artists, and other personnel involved in the development process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design team, passing on experience and expertise, and lead by example.
  • Estimate tasks and ensure the team delivers high-quality design work to schedule.
  • Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation.
  • Perform design reviews with the team to ensure quality.
  • Mentor and conduct regular one-to-ones with the project's design team.
  • Work with programmers, artists, and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product.
Requirements
  • Experience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games.
  • Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design.
  • Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters.
  • Worked on and shipped at least two games.
  • Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects.
  • Highly proficient in using Unreal 5.
  • Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.
  • Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them.
What We Offer
  • Regular social events.
  • Pension.
  • Fresh fruit and snacks.
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
  • Discount card for all the shopping centre stores.
  • Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops.
  • Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA.
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Private Dental Insurance.
  • Group Income Protection.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Eye-Care Vouchers.
Perks
  • Bring your doggo to work. We're a dog-friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
  • Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
  • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  • In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  • Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties, and some great charity fundraising events.

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