game designer

We're looking for an experienced game designer to join our team to design and improve game features and implement and tune a variety of game content. You'll collaborate with other team members across a range of disciplines to elevate the quality of our games. Responsibilities Design complex game features and improve existing designs. Implement and refine game content using in‑house tools. Conduct in‑depth product analysis to ensure our games are best‑in‑class. Write clear, concise documentation using a range of appropriate software. Ensure game systems are balanced using analytical methods and game telemetry. Drive quality using playtests, player feedback, QA reporting, and your own insights. You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do and work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. Qualifications Proven experience in game design, plus content or level design experience. Strong understanding of player psychology and gamer motivations. Knowledge of a variety of game design theories and methods. Excellent communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly in written form, using visual aids where appropriate. Good presentation skills and experience presenting ideas to a range of team members. Solid skills in game tuning and balancing. Experience working as part of a commercial development team. Bonus Qualifications Experience in game or tools programming. Understanding of user experience design principles. About Frontier Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). Frontier’s portfolio includes critically acclaimed titles such as Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution and Jurassic World Evolution 2, plus an exciting roadmap of future releases. Workplace Culture & Benefits Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we continually evolve how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success‑based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in‑house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative. Training provided Regular team and company events Free drinks, fruit or food Flexible working Free gym or gym subsidy Private medical/dental healthcare Bonus/reward scheme Childcare vouchers Cycle to work scheme Stock options #J-18808-Ljbffr