Lead Game Designer (Contract) PRELOADED

2K; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned games studio in London is seeking a Lead Designer to oversee the design of a multiplayer game suite. The ideal candidate will have experience in UX/UI and game design, collaborate with various teams, and implement designs in-engine. This role requires on-site presence at least twice a week. Join us in crafting innovative player experiences and play with purpose.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Game Designer in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong skills in UX/UI, able to create user flows and prototypes.
• Technical capability to work directly in-engine.

Responsibilities

• Document all aspects of UX and Game Design.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Plan play testing and iterate on feedback.

Skills

Game design experience

UX / UI design ability

Collaboration skills

Prototyping in Figma / XD

Excellent communication

Job description

Contract: (On-site/London) - 2.5 Months.

Overview

PRELOADED is seeking a Lead Designer to own the design detail and champion the player experience for a large-scale multiplayer location-based mini-game suite experience. The ideal candidate will be a generalist with strong experience in both UX / UI and game design and be comfortable with rapid prototyping based on specific hypotheses.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the unique nature of this project, this role requires on-site, at least 2 days a week at our London Studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and document all aspects of UX and Game Design (core loops, mechanics, progression, systems, UX, narrative, level design).
• Ensure creative intent is realised throughout development.
• Work directly in-engine to implement, balance, and iterate.
• Be responsible for planning play testing and making observations on play testing to inform iteration.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (art, engineering, production).
• Clearly communicate design vision and documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Game Designer operating as the only designer in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong UX / UI design ability, someone who can plan user flows, create wires and prototype the intended design in Figma / XD.
• Someone who is able to plan and write testable content for a quiz-like experience (think Jackbox).
• Someone who is focused on designing for the target audience.
• Broad generalist game design skills across various genres and design aspects.
• Technical capability to work directly in-engine.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing location-based social multiplayer games.
• Experience designing simple, streamlined mobile games / experiences.

ABOUT PRELOADED

We are a BAFTA-winning games studio inventing new ways to play for everyone. We harness the power of play to create the experiences of tomorrow.

Founded in 2000, PRELOADED believes that play, in all contexts and for all audiences, has the potential to impact our world positively. As a cross-disciplinary team of artists, designers, play specialists, and creative technologists, we are united by this shared mission - what we call Play with Purpose.

Together, we craft a diverse range of playful experiences. We help organisations, brands, and institutions engage next-generation audiences and collaborate with technology platforms to imagine the future of play.

Learn more about the studio here: https://preloaded.com/the-studio