Senior Game Designer (Steel Hunters)

Job Overview

Join the Steel Hunters team!  The newly announced free-to-play mech shooter game, by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of free-to-play games in the world.

This strategic and tactical game in unreal Engine 5, blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and Extraction gameplay in a rich, futuristic setting, where players fight over a rare resource called Starfall. Each Hunter comes with its own abilities and progression paths, setting the stage for intense, memorable battles. For more information: https://www.youtube.com/@SteelHuntersOfficial

As Senior Designer, you will help create cool hero’s as part of our hunters team. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who can integrate themselves seamlessly into our studio culture. Keen to find out more, watch this video on hunters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xNsv2L8jvo.

Reports to

You will report to the Lead Game Designer.

What will you do?

• Apply your expertise and experience across a range of different design areas
• Help implement the vision of the game, implementing gameplay features and content
• Document design decisions
• Work with a multicultural team of designers and developers, as well as external studios
• Support and mentor others, as well as the opportunity to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates

What are we looking for?

• Experience working on “games as a service” titles and/or free-to-play titles
• Experience in creating gameplay systems and combat mechanics in Unreal Engine
• Strong knowledge of game design and game development concepts
• An excellent understanding of PvPvE multiplayer titles
• Ability to deliver designs and player experiences that support the project creative direction
• Work with your team to offer creative solutions to problems that arise as the game develops
• Collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment
• Strong initiative and sense of responsibility to increase the quality of the game
• Good documentation and communication skills

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Experience working with 3rd person PVP multiplayer titles
• Experience working with Battle Royale or Extraction Shooters
• Have experience working with multiple studios across different time zones

Work mode

Hybrid (3 days of work from the office, 2 remote)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
• Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits
• Dog-friendly office
• Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
• Video games area
• Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Employee discounts via Perkbox
• Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
• Company events (including events for partners/children)
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
• DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
• To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.