Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality.
Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds.
The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK).
The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio).
We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.
WHAT'S THE ROLE
We're looking for an experienced game designer to join our team to design and improve game features and implement and tune a variety of game content.
You'll collaborate with other team members across a range of disciplines to elevate the quality of our games.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Designing complex game features and improve existing designs
Implementing and refining game content using in-house tools
Conducting in-depth product analysis to ensure our games are best-in-class
Writing clear, concise documentation using a range of appropriate software
Ensuring games systems are balanced using analytical methods and incorporating game telemetry
Driving quality using playtests, player feedback, QA reporting, and your own insights.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Deep game knowledge across a range of genres, especially management and simulation games
Proven experience in game design, plus content or level design experience
Strong understanding of player psychology and gamer motivations
Knowledge of a variety of game design theories and methods
Excellent communications skills; ability to present your ideas clearly in written form, using visual aids where appropriate
Good presentation skills, and experience in presenting your ideas to a range of team members
Solid skills in game tuning and balancing
Game design experience working as part of a commercial development team.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
Experience in game or tools programming.
Understanding of user experience design principles.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment.
We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people.
We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential.
If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
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