Lead Designer

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Designer to spearhead the development of a major AAA console title. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team of designers, driving the creative vision and ensuring high-quality game design. If you have a passion for both the creative and technical aspects of game development, and a strong background in 3D action games, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment. Join a forward-thinking company and help shape the future of gaming!

Qualifications

• Experience leading design on AAA 3D Action console games.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and game design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team, ensuring high-quality output.
• Create and maintain design documentation and conduct reviews.

Skills

Lead Design

3D Action Game Design

Unreal Engine 5

Team Leadership

Game Prototyping

Effective Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You'll be based out of our state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in the city centre of Liverpool.

We are 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. Our ideal candidate would consider themselves both creative and technical and enjoy getting hands-on in creating, prototyping, and implementing game designs in engine.

This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced Lead Level or Lead System Designer looking to progress.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leads design team, passing on experience and expertise and leads by example.
• Estimates tasks and ensures team delivers high quality design work to that schedule.
• Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation.
• Performs design reviews with the team to ensure quality.
• Mentors and conducts regular one to ones with project’s design team.
• Works with programmers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product.

Role Information: EN

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Design

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

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Created on 04/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom