Junior Game Designer - Guildford, United Kingdom - Supermassive Games

Supermassive Games

Verified Company

Guildford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are looking for
talented Graduate Designers to join the team at Supermassive.

If you're a passionate game designer with a high level of expertise in Unreal and someone obsessive about designing amazing gameplay and levels, we might be able to tell you more

This role involves the design and implementation of core game systems and mechanics, integrating motion capture data, and using visual logic systems within in-house tools to bridge compelling gameplay and story.

You need to be confident around Unreal Engine and its various systems such as Sequencer, ideally with some experience within level design and Blueprints.

The position is in-house at Supermassive Games in Guildford and is a 12-month FTC

Responsibilities:

Design and implement game logic through visual scripting systems and inhouse tools
Block out interesting gameplay in whitebox levels
Create compelling gameplay spaces and locations to investigate, explore and survive
Aid in the development of compelling gameplay systems that scale and evolve in complexity and challenge
Iterate in collaboration with programmers and artists to push gameplay beats from whitebox to final quality
Author cinematic sequences to a high standard with a mind for storytelling and pacing
Integrate animation data, instantiate cameras, and other game elements and interactions
Create the momenttomoment flow and logic for branching narratives

Experience:

Previous experience in a commercially shipped title with some experience in level design.
Competent using Unreal with experience in its various tools to create compelling cinematic sequences and gameplay
Demonstrate experience of a collaborative approach to games development, showing how you worked together with other disciplines/team members to realize the best possible gameplay experience
The ability to balance and adjust mechanics and gameplay content based on feedback
A logical approach and solid problemsolving skills
A solid understanding of gameplay, flow and implementing game logic systems
Quick to adapt to proprietary software, workflows, pipelines, and tools

Desirable:

A portfolio of gameplay and level design work that speaks to our key requirements
Experience using Blueprints in Unreal
Hands on design experience in a team, working on a published game
A passion for making games driven by gameplay and stories
Experience with puzzle design and actionbased gameplay
The desire and knowledge to push for quality in collaboration with your team

Why join us?:

We make big games with small teams you will play a full and active role
Quarterly Profitrelated Bonus Scheme
25 days annual leave
Pension
6 x life assurance
Social events including large summer party
Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
Fast decisionmaking allows good ideas to flourish
We celebrate and nurture talent
Our supportive, inclusive and friendly team culture is something we are proud of
Worklife balance is something we respect and protect
Ultimately, you'll work on the cutting edge making innovative and immersive game