Game Designer

1 week ago

Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom tombola Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

We're on the hunt for a talented and enthusiastic
Game Designer (formally know as a Game Architect)
to join our fantastic
Game Development Studio
team in Sunderland. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to
make a massive impact on millions of players

What you'll be getting up to (a glimpse into your new role)
You'll be a key part of
our game development journey
. A typical day might look like this:

  • Researching and analysing qualitative/quantitative data to identify and evaluate new game opportunities.
  • Creating concept documents to help to gain approval to progress new game ideas.
  • Working with design and engineering stakeholders to refine ideas that appeal to players and maximize revenue.
  • Presenting proposals to the management team, managing feedback, and setting clear targets.
  • Contributing hands-on to the development process and analysing game performance data once live.

What we're looking for in you (your superpowers)
We're looking for someone who is
highly organised
and excels at
influence without authority
.

The Must-Haves:

  • Proven ability to analyse a range of data and conduct in-depth industry research to identify opportunities.
  • Expertise in identifying, refining, and deconstructing existing game ideas.
  • Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
  • Core behaviours demonstrating negotiation, pragmatic reasoning, and conflict resolution.

The Nice-to-Haves (bonus points if you have these):

  • Understanding of UX/UI, design, or animation principles.
  • Experience of building or working on gambling games.
  • Strong Business or Data analysis skills.

Why this role is a game-changer for you
You'll be making a huge impact on
our products and player experience
. This is a brilliant opportunity to
help shape the direction of our team
and technology stack, with immense satisfaction seeing your ideas go live and resonate with millions of players. You'll be the starting point of our biggest projects

Ready to
add your sparkle
at tombola? If you're passionate about
gaming
and ready to make a real impact on millions of players, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now and let's
build some fun
together

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