Lead Designer

2 days, 7 hours ago
Contract
Lead
Project and Program Management

Panic Stations Ltd.

A video game studio focused on co-op multiplayer games, specifically "fun, fresh, physics based co-op games with a sense of humor." Their homepage says they "build co-op multiplayer games," and highlights Frog Sqwad as a co-op extraction puzzle-platformer for up to 8 players.

Computer Games
11-50

Description

  • Lead the project vision and scope by turning founder ideas into a clear direction the team can follow.
  • Define what to prototype first during the early development phase and help the team find the fun through balancing and iteration.
  • Make decisions about what features, ideas, and prototypes should be kept or cut.
  • Build early 3D environments and levels in Unity and contribute directly to in-engine development.
  • Own the core controls and work closely with the team to deliver tight, fun gameplay.
  • Serve as the final decision-maker on polish and quality to prepare the game for release.
  • Lead a small design team to ship content and additional gameplay.
  • Own the quality and direction of level content and provide feedback to the levels team.
  • Champion the game’s vision through strong communication and collaboration with the team.

Requirements

  • Shipped console or PC multiplayer titles in a leadership role.
  • Shipped at least 1 Unity project.
  • Clear demonstration of hands-on work and prototyping experience.
  • Strong understanding of physics-based games and what makes them emergent and fun.
  • Strong UX/UI intuition for design decisions.
  • Passion for indie games and 'friendslop' titles.
  • Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team.
  • Able to operate autonomously and at speed in a hands-on role.
  • This is a 12-month contract position.
  • Remote-working position open to candidates within the UK and Europe.

Benefits

  • 2-week company summer break.
  • 2-week winter break.
  • Normal holiday allowance in addition to the seasonal breaks.

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