Space Vehicle Systems Designer

Cloud Imperium Games Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games Limited is seeking a Systems Designer to advance our Vehicle Design team, shaping complex vehicle systems and gameplay within Star Citizen and related projects. You will balance systems, prototype ideas, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver engaging player experiences in a continually evolving universe.

The role emphasizes data‑driven design, strong communication, and the ability to translate concepts into clear specifications and documentation for diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Interest in vehicles and Sci‑Fi themes.
• Ownership of balancing gameplay features and systems.
• Strong design sense and ability to create exceptional user experiences.
• Experience with game and systems design; understanding of feedback, controls, usability, balancing, and UI/UX.
• Ability to prototype ideas quickly to showcase potential.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Skilled communicator across cross‑disciplinary teams, in person and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists, animators, audio and VFX to ensure vehicle systems integrate smoothly.
• Work with Design and other teams to create new features for the Universe and vehicles.
• Identify and develop vehicle systems solutions with minimal impact on other systems.
• Explain concepts and features through clear documentation for the development team.
• Balance vehicle systems using data from analytics and playtests.

Skills

Vehicle systems

Balancing gameplay

Design sense

Prototyping ideas

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games Limited is seeking a Systems Designer to advance our Vehicle Design team, shaping complex vehicle systems and gameplay within Star Citizen and related projects. You will balance systems, prototype ideas, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver engaging player experiences in a continually evolving universe.

The role emphasizes data‑driven design, strong communication, and the ability to translate concepts into clear specifications and documentation for diverse teams.