Senior Technical Designer: Prototyping & Game Systems Lead

Sumo Digital; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

35 hours per week

Annual bonus

Generous holidays

Learning & Development days

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation support

Job summary

Red Kite in Leeds is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to shape gameplay across AAA PC and console titles. You will prototype new ideas, implement tasks with art, code and production, and help design innovative game systems.

You will build tools, balance gameplay, review concepts, and collaborate with a talented team. The studio offers a flexible benefits package and a creative, inclusive environment in the heart of Leeds.

Qualifications

• Proficiency across multiple game engines (UE5, Unity or custom engines)
• Advanced knowledge of game and level design principles
• Advanced knowledge of C# or C++ scripting languages (C++ a bonus)
• Passion for cutting edge game technology
• Understanding of optimisation and technical limitations

Responsibilities

• Creating prototypes for developing new gameplay ideas and features
• Implementing design tasks to a high standard in conjunction with art, code and production
• Designing and implementing innovative game systems
• Building tools and design systems to enhance or simplify creative work processes
• Reviewing, tweaking and balancing gameplay
• Contributing to game concept creation

Skills

UE5

Unity

Scripting (C# / C++)

Game design principles

Optimization knowledge

Job description

Red Kite in Leeds is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to shape gameplay across AAA PC and console titles. You will prototype new ideas, implement tasks with art, code and production, and help design innovative game systems.

You will build tools, balance gameplay, review concepts, and collaborate with a talented team. The studio offers a flexible benefits package and a creative, inclusive environment in the heart of Leeds.