Senior Game Designer – Simulation & Management (Hybrid)

Frontier; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Cycle to Work scheme

In-house catering

Job summary

Frontier is seeking a Senior Game Designer to lead the creation of engaging, player-first experiences for our creative management simulations. You will take ownership of significant features and collaborate across disciplines to turn ideas into compelling play.

The role supports in-studio or hybrid work (minimum 3 days in the studio) with relocation assistance. Bring deep game design expertise and strong communication skills to drive balanced, addictive experiences across PC and console.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of games across genres.
• Experience across the PC & console product lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of player psychology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate with team and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and iteration of complex game features.
• Implementing and refining game content using in-house tools.
• Building alignment and understanding of game features with clear verbal and written communication.
• Ensuring games systems are balanced using analytical methods and incorporating game telemetry.
• Driving quality using playtests, player feedback, QA reporting, and your own insights.

Skills

Deep game knowledge

Commercial game design

Player psychology

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Frontier is seeking a Senior Game Designer to lead the creation of engaging, player-first experiences for our creative management simulations. You will take ownership of significant features and collaborate across disciplines to turn ideas into compelling play.

The role supports in-studio or hybrid work (minimum 3 days in the studio) with relocation assistance. Bring deep game design expertise and strong communication skills to drive balanced, addictive experiences across PC and console.