Junior Technical Designer – Unreal/Unity Gameplay & Tools

Breath HR; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Benefits platform

Job summary

Secret Mode in Sheffield is seeking a Junior Technical Designer to help design and implement new levels, features and content for our games. You’ll bridge game design and programming, using Unreal Engine and Unity to bring ideas to life and iterate on gameplay with the design and programming teams.

You will work four days a week in our Sheffield studio with an optional remote Friday, receiving mentorship from senior designers as you grow technical skills and contribute to our established

Qualifications

• Experience of technical design through personal projects, university coursework, internships, or professional work.
• A working understanding of game design principles and mechanics.
• Good knowledge of game engines and design tools, such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Some experience of scripting and programming languages such as C++.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.
• A collaborative approach to work, with a willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
• Genuine passion for games and game development.

Responsibilities

• Help design and implement levels, gameplay systems and mechanics alongside the creative director and programming team
• Use scripting and programming to help create and maintain game mechanics and systems
• Support the design team in developing and maintaining design tools and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow
• Help balance and adjust gameplay elements to create a compelling and enjoyable experience for players
• Collaborate with artists and programmers to integrate and iterate on gameplay features
• Document and communicate design ideas and principles to the development team

Skills

Unreal Engine

Unity

C++ scripting

Gameplay programming

Blueprint scripting

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Blueprint

Job description

Secret Mode in Sheffield is seeking a Junior Technical Designer to help design and implement new levels, features and content for our games. You’ll bridge game design and programming, using Unreal Engine and Unity to bring ideas to life and iterate on gameplay with the design and programming teams.

You will work four days a week in our Sheffield studio with an optional remote Friday, receiving mentorship from senior designers as you grow technical skills and contribute to our established