Game Designer

the hive; Bath; Híbrido; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Equity option pool

Hybrid/Remote work

Bath office (studio)

Resumo da oferta

Meeple Corp in Bath is seeking an experienced Game Designer to translate tabletop IPs into digital platforms, shaping UX, metagame systems, and brand alignment across titles. You will work with a small, collaborative team to bring high-profile board game experiences to life.

You will translate rules into engaging digital flows, lead playtests, ensure accessibility, and communicate decisions to cross-functional teams. Bath-based hybrid/remote options available.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years of game design experience, preferably with digital tabletop or IP-driven titles.
• Ability to independently translate physical tabletop rulesets and brand materials into engaging digital flows.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for cross-functional teams.
• Awareness of accessibility, onboarding, and long-term engagement in digital platforms.
• Understanding of LLMs and how to use them in the game development pipeline.

Responsabilidades

• Define intuitive game flows and UX structures for digital adaptations.
• Communicate system logic and UX solutions to the internal dev team.
• Translate tabletop mechanics into robust digital experiences.
• Design and document metagame systems and wireframes.
• Maintain accessibility, onboarding, and long-term engagement across platforms.
• Lead playtesting and critique the game state to remove friction.

Conhecimentos

Game design

UX design

Metagame loops

Documentation

Cross-functional

Creative thinking

LLMs in games

Communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Meeple Corp is seeking an experienced Game Designer to help bring multiple established IPs to major digital platforms. You’ll play a key role in translating tabletop games into engaging digital experiences, shaping the overall user experience and metagame systems while balancing brand authenticity with intuitive digital mechanics. Working closely with our small, collaborative team, you’ll help bring high-profile board game titles to life in a culture that values flexibility, shared responsibility, and a passion for quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Define clear, intuitive game flows and user experience structures for new and existing digital adaptations, considering core game loops, onboarding pacing, and the general end to end flow.
• Clearly communicate your thinking, system logic, and UX solutions to the internal dev team throughout the design process.
• Balance ruleset clarity, usability, and established IP guidelines to ensure complex tabletop mechanics translate into a robust and polished digital user experience.
• Design and document engaging metagame systems (player progression, collections, achievements, reward loops) and build detailed wireframes for in-game UX.
• Maintain a strong awareness of accessibility constraints, player onboarding, and long‑term engagement considerations across target digital platforms.
• Lead playtesting sessions and continuously critique the game state throughout development to identify usability bottlenecks and friction points.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Game Designer with at least 3-5 years experience (experience with digital tabletop or IP-driven titles is a plus).
• A love for the physical board game space!
• Ability to independently translate physical tabletop rulesets and brand materials into designs for coherent, engaging digital game flows and metagame systems.
• Expertise in defining and executing metagame loops, game flow architecture, and systemic UX principles.
• High level of creativity and demonstrated ability to solve complex design hurdles within the constraints of the physical brand.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for presenting and explaining design decisions to cross-functional teams and IP stakeholders.
• An understanding of LLMs and how to use them effectively in the game development pipeline.

What’s on offer

• Company equity is available and will vary depending on skill and experience.
• Be part of a driven team, creating real value for our users.
• Competitive pay based on location, skills, and experience.
• Choose from remote, hybrid, or an office‑based option with our Bath studio.
• Quarterly team meets up which could be at Essen Spiel, UK Games Expo or anywhere in the UK.
• Half a day a month to explore personal self development
• Regular board game evenings, socials, and conference attendance.
• 22 days of holidays and an additional 3 days over Christmas and New Year's due to office closure.

Company Values

• Open and honest dialogue is the foundation of our culture.
• We encourage bold ideas and are unafraid to disrupt traditional digital board game paradigms.
• We share both successes and challenges, ensuring everyone is informed and involved.
• Feedback is given and received constructively, driving continuous improvement.
• Trusting our team members to manage their work independently. Flexible working arrangements that prioritise results over rigid schedules.
• Build for the long‑term, not just short‑term gains. We aim to create lasting value for our team, partners, customers, and community.
• We believe in shared responsibility and collective success. A large share of the company's equity is reserved for an employee option pool for those who align with our values and get stuck in.

We're all creators of games and culture. We value those who embrace learning through trial and error and find joy in the process. Your readiness to experiment, grow, and stay positive is vital to our collective success.

Location

Bath, UK, Hybrid or Remote within 1-2 hours of the UK timezone.