The Role

We are hiring! Are you an exceptional Designer? Do you have a proven track record of working on FPS/Action titles? And are you passionate about delivering world class entertainment and creating captivating action and narrative experiences for players? If the answer is yes, please read on!

What you'll do:

• Be responsible for the overall game design and quality of our high-end VR FPS
• Champion the game vision and target user needs, ensuring all elements developed by the team contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment
• Actively participate in the decision-making process with management and oversee the necessary adjustments to ensure that the game design meets expectations
• Set priorities and tasks for the design team and ensure delivery to a high standard
• Think ahead to prepare solutions ahead of time and build systems with a high degree of tunability
• Be responsible for providing clear and structured design documentation and ensuring this is understood by the team
• Proactively communicate design information and updates to the team
• Support the overall planning of the project
• Work closely with the other discipline leads
• Own the playtesting process to help refine the quality of the experience for players

What you need:

• Multiple years of game industry experience in a leadership capacity
• A strong passion and ambition for building incredible games and motivating teams
• Experience working on high-end narrative FPS / Action titles
• Well versed in all areas of AAA game design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (e.g. clear, open, convincing, and inspiring)
• Unity experience (direct implementation experience a plus)
• Comfortable with working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What makes you exceptional:

• Experience building FPS VR games
• Systems design and balancing experience
• Level design skills
• Unity scripting / C# skills
• A track record of motivating teams to outperform
• Ability to investigate and to introduce new techniques and methodologies

Why Work for Us?

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Contributory Pension scheme
• An excellent office environment with free fruit
• Monthly socials and twice-yearly epic parties
• Beer Fridays every week
• Town centre location
• Staff training and development
• Quarterly Wellness days (On-site massages, Yoga & nutritionally balanced snacks)
• Private Medical Insurance for yourself
• And a chance to shape and grow and benefit from the future of Pixel Toys.