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Role

  • As a game designer at Supersolid you will be at the core of game development, working with a wide variety of team members, including artists, developers, product managers etc.
  • You will primarily be responsible for concepting and mapping out the structures and systems for new games (developing original new IP), and helping to design features for Supersolid’s existing games

Responsibilities

  • Help build brand new games from the ground up as well as design impactful new features on existing live titles
  • Prototype compelling and innovative core game loops and meta games
  • Create and lead the execution of game concepts that meet or exceed the technical, creative and commercial aims of the project
  • Write documentation, create UI mockups and work with PMs and data analysts to help design and balance free-to-play systems and economy models
  • Communicate your design clearly and collaborate with the rest of the team
  • Explore potential themes and art styles with the help of user testing and the art team
  • Work with producers to determine production scope priorities and eventual adjustments
  • Coordinate with marketing to ensure the product vision is followed through in the marketing assets and other promotional materials
  • Gather feedback and analyse data on games and features to improve various key metrics
  • Consistently validate the coherence and quality of the game(s)
  • Continuously play and analyze the gaming market to catch trends and opportunities early

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience working as a game designer
  • Commercial experience working on F2P mobile games
  • Experience working within / leading cross-disciplinary development teams
  • Strong creative instincts and an understanding of mobile markets
  • Genuine passion for F2P and mobile games, as well as the wider world of gaming
  • Open to feedback and eager to learn and apply new skills
  • Strong interest and belief in data-informed approach to support and validate intuitions

Life at Supersolid

Our HQ is in the heart of central London - although currently we work completely from home due to COVID policy. We’re a fast-moving, creative studio. Our people are what makes our studio fun, exciting and productive.

We reward our employees with:

  • Flexible working hours - core hours 10am-5pm
  • We strive to maintain a healthy work/life balance
  • Competitive salaries
  • There is a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance and we keep salaries up to date during the annual pay review
  • Support with relocation
  • Support to learn, develop and progress with Supersolid
  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Amazing supersocials, company outings, game jams, Friday night drinks and more!
  • Company pension contribution
  • 28 days holiday and additional days off between Christmas and New Year. There is a tenure reward scheme where you will gain extra holidays

We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.