Technical Designer

Secret Mode; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime working hours

Pension Scheme

Income Protection

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Secret Mode is seeking a skilled Technical Designer to join our core development team in Royal Leamington Spa. You will bridge game design and programming to create engaging gameplay experiences.

Your responsibilities will include designing new features and levels, using tools like Unity or Unreal Engine, and collaborating with artists and programmers. The position requires you to be on-site two days a week and offers benefits like flexitime and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Expertise in game design principles and mechanics.
• Proven experience as a Technical Designer in the gaming industry.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement gameplay systems and mechanics.
• Use scripting and programming to create and maintain game mechanics.
• Develop design tools to improve efficiency for the design team.

Skills

Game design principles

Technical Design

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

C++

Job description

About the Role

Secret Mode is now seeking a Technical Designer to join our dedicated core development team.

We are currently in search of a highly skilled Technical Designer to bridge the gap between game design and programming, leveraging your technical knowledge to bring engaging and innovative gameplay experiences to life. In this exciting role you will not be confined to a single desk function; instead, you will be heavily involved in designing, planning features and building new content to our existing catalogue of games to drive revenue and increase player engagement.

The core of your responsibilities will involve designing and implementing new and engaging features, levels and content using tools such as the Unity Engine or Unreal Engine.

Key Duties Include

• Designing and implementing gameplay systems and mechanics in conjunction with the Programming Team.
• Use scripting and programming to create and maintain game mechanics and systems.
• Develop and maintain design tools and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow for the design team.
• Balance and adjust gameplay elements to create a compelling and enjoyable experience for players.
• Collaborate with artists and programmers to integrate and iterate on gameplay features.
• Document and communicate design ideas and principles to the development team.

Requirements

• Expertise in game design principles and mechanics.
• Proven experience as a Technical Designer in the gaming industry.
• Experience with game engines and design tools, such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as C++.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for games and an understanding of player engagement.

Travel Requirements

This role requires you to be in our Leamington Spa studio for two days a week and may involve occasional travel to events.

Please note that this role is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship or consider applications from outside the UK.

Benefits

• Flexitime working hours.
• Pension Scheme.
• Benefits platform with company funded allowance.
• Income Protection and Life cover.
• Private Healthcare coverage.
• Critical Illness.
• Online GP.