System Designer

FLIX INTERACTIVE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly studio environment

Work on AAA titles

Learning opportunities

Case-by-case project opportunities

Job summary

Flix Interactive is seeking a creative System Designer to shape core gameplay and systems for its co-development projects. Based near West Midlands or UK-wide remote, you will design mechanics, balance systems, prototype features in Unreal Engine, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver immersive player experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a Game Designer, strong Unreal Blueprinting skills, and a passion for open-world design, combat and AI.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Game Designer in the video game industry.
• Experience prototyping, tuning and balancing game features in Unreal Engine.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking to assess and improve gameplay elements.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of innovative gameplay mechanics, systems and features.
• Design and balance gameplay systems, progression loops, economies and core mechanics.
• Prototype features in engine to illustrate vision for a feature or system.
• Implement strategies to optimize player engagement, retention and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team and iterate on game design elements based on feedback.

Skills

Gameplay design

Balancing systems

Analytical thinking

Collaborative work

Passion for gaming

In-engine prototyping

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unreal Blueprinting

In-engine prototyping

Job description

UK Remote or West Midlands-based / Full-Time Contractor

Please note: We welcome applicants who prefer to work from home; however, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Role:

We are seeking a creativeSystemDesigner todesign core gameplay and systemsfor our co-development projects.You will play akeyrole indevelopinggameplay mechanics, systems, and overall player experiences. Leveraging yourexpertise, you will collaborate with cross-functional teamsand ensure that our games deliver immersive, engaging, and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Own thedesignof innovative gameplay mechanics, systems, and features that align with the game’s creative vision and narrative.
• Design and balance gameplay systems, progression loops, economies, and other core mechanics to ensure a satisfying and rewarding player experience.
• Whereappropriate, prototype features in engine to illustrate the vision for a feature or system.
• Implement strategies tooptimizeplayer engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction through effective gameplay design and mechanics.
• Continuously analyse and adjust game parameters, difficulty curves, and progression to achieveoptimalplayer satisfaction and gameplay balance.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and iterate on game design elements based oninternal and externalfeedback to achieve the desired gameplayobjectives.
• 3+ years of experience as a Game Designer in the video game industry, with a proventrack recordof contributing to successful game projects.
• “In Engine” Experience: Experience of prototyping, tuning and balancing game features and content in Unreal Engine or similar proprietary engine.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess and improve gameplay elements, systems, and player experiences.
• Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly within cross-disciplinary teams andprovideeffective guidance.
• Passion for Gaming: A deep passion for video games and a keen understanding of player behaviour and engagement mechanics
• Experience delivering feature sets within a co-development studio.
• Experience designing and balancing combat, 3C’s or AI within a released title.
• Strong Unreal Blueprinting skills where you can prototype mechanics and features from scratch
• Experience of working within Unreal on online features
• Open-world encounter, mission and feature design
• Experience with post-launch, live service or DLC development

What We Offer:

Based just outside Birmingham, Flix is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers that support one another in all aspects of development. We offer you to:

• Join afriendly, nurturing work environment with the opportunity to build games as part of an extremely talented, ambitious studio.
• Work on market-leading AAA titles and IP with globally reputable studio and publisher partners.
• Be part of a sustainably growing game developer studio as we consciously expand our team and projects on a case-by-case basis.
• Learn within an independent studio across a wide range of projects and opportunities both internal and external.

If you love making games and you would like to contribute to a team and project where your drive and skills will be welcomed and encouraged, then we would love to hear from you.

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Your application will be stored on a private cloud based online system for processing. If you would like us to update, delete or refine your application please email [e-mail]. Your request will be appended within 30 days of receiving your email.

Please note – In compliance with GDPR law your data will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are unable to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Flix Interactive Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status. We also encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the gaming industry.

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