Lead Designer, RuneScape: Dragonwilds — Remote

Jagex Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Jagex Ltd in Cambridge seeks a Lead Designer for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, focusing on delivering gameplay that meets its creative vision. This role is collaboration-heavy, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in game design and proficiency in Unreal Engine 5. The position offers flexible working options and a commitment to employee well-being through various perks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading design efforts on shipped PC or console titles.
• Experience working with co-development studios or distributed development teams.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 and gameplay content implementation.

Responsibilities

• Drive design vision across development teams.
• Act as primary design contact for co-development.
• Translate vision into actionable design guidance.
• Review gameplay features and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain development consistency.
• Identify and resolve risks and blockers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Influencing

Gameplay design

Unreal Engine 5

Tools

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

Job description

Jagex Ltd in Cambridge seeks a Lead Designer for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, focusing on delivering gameplay that meets its creative vision. This role is collaboration-heavy, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in game design and proficiency in Unreal Engine 5. The position offers flexible working options and a commitment to employee well-being through various perks.