Description

We’re on the look-out for a talented and driven Game Designer to come and play a part in our mission to create the best mobile game experiences. You will be responsible for delivering high quality designs that align with the games vision and player needs.

It’s an incredibly exciting time here at Space Ape Games. We have projects in all stages of the development cycle, along with a fast-paced environment that promotes genuine autonomy.

Requirements

Passionate mobile gamer
Experience in leading the design of a game OR major features
Worked as part of small multi-disciplinary game teams
Full development cycle experience, from pitching & prototyping, to launch and beyond
Hands-on involvement with different genres of games
Puzzle design knowledge and experience

Skills & responsibilities:

Strong knowledge of the design process and an ability to turn ideas into crafted experiences
Excellent at identifying opportunities to make improvements at all stages of development
Ability to create and facilitate ideation sessions that align others around the problem space
You're able to tackle designs from multiple angles; while considering the vision, player needs and design fundamentals
Strong level design skills, you are able to build and balance compelling content
Skilled at communicating your designs through a variety of sources, from paper to prototype
You can critique other ideas or designs, and reflect on your own
You're able to identify what's needed to transform something from good to great!

Why Space Ape is right for you

Be a part of one of several small empowered teams who inspire and challenge one another in the pursuit of our mission
Autonomy to make your own impact with the support to help it happen
Designated ‘Ape Space’ creative time where you are free to work on game concepts and ideas away from your day to day
The freedom to further your skill set the way you want with a generous training budget
Competitive compensation and benefits
An award winning studio that in 2017, 2018, 2019 & & 2020 was crowned one of the best companies to work for in the UK by gamesindustry.biz.
Help run and create games which bring joy to millions of players all over the world
4.7/5.0 Glassdoor rating - Check out our reviews
Entered a long-term strategic partnership with Supercell in 2017

About Space Ape

At Space Ape we pride ourselves on our passion and the trust we place in our people. We look for driven, productive, team players who are relentless in their pursuit of our mission. There’s no bureaucracy here, we just get things done. Space Ape’s mission is to make the highest quality and most successful mobile games in the world. Founded in 2012 we’ve since launched four games that have been installed by over 100 million people and generated over $100m revenue.

Our studio is currently 110 strong and built around the belief that small empowered teams make the best games. This philosophy enables us to innovate, move faster and have the creative ownership required to make the greatest games on mobile.

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