Game Designer

Lighthouse Games
Belfast, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 50K

Job location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data Visualization
Game Engine
Scrum
Adobe

Job description

rewarding, and sustainable in a live F2P (Free-to-Play) game. As a Senior Game Designer, youlldrive the design and evolutionof key features from concept through to live operation on a live midcore mobile RPG. Youll work closely with the Game Director and pod leadership to shape priorities and solve problems as they emerge. A big part of the role is representing the product vision within the team and making thoughtful calls that balance player value, production realities, and long-term game health. Day-to-day, youll collaborate with engineering, UX, art, audio, and QA to bring features to life, making sure designs are well-defined, practical to implement, and delivered to a high standard. Youll also work closely with product, analytics, and live ops to make sure features launch smoothly, perform well in the live game, and deliver real value for both players and the business. Beyond the features you lead, we expect senior designers to raise the bar for the wider game. That might mean, A leading video game developer is seeking a Senior Game Designer to join their team in the UK. This role involves creating high-quality game features and specifications, mentoring junior designers, and working closely with various teams. Ideal candidates should have expert..., A leading gaming studio is offering an exciting internship as a Playable Ads Level Designer in Royal Leamington Spa. In this role, you will design engaging ad experiences that showcase game mechanics, collaborating with various teams to enhance marketing effectiveness...., A leading game studio in the UK seeks an Experienced Motion Designer to join their Fable team on a contract basis. The role involves creating engaging motion graphics, video content, and collaborating closely with developers. Candidates should have strong skills in Adobe..., An exciting opportunity has opened within the Supply Chain operations organisation for the position of a Technical Incoming Inspector based at Belfast. Responsibilities * Carrying out Inspection, Quality Control and Quality Assurance Functions. * Ensuring product..., A leading game development studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Game Designer to shape the vision and direction of upcoming projects. You will lead the design team to create immersive gameplay experiences, driving innovative game mechanics and systems. The..., Lighthouse Games is a dynamic and innovative game development studio, dedicated to creating AAA gaming experiences. As a Principal Game Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and direction of our upcoming projects.Working closely with our talented... © 2026, Jobsora.com

Requirements

helping other teams refine their ideas, spotting opportunities to improve the player journey, or pitching quality-of-life improvements that make the game stronger overall. Youll also keep a close eye on the market and on how players interact with the game. Learning from other titles, player behaviour, and live data will help you validate ideas and evolve features over time. Youre a strong communicator who can explain design solutions clearly, whether discussing high-level goals or detailed system behaviour. Youre also comfortable working across disciplines, helping teams align on feature scope, priorities, and implementation details while keeping design specifications clear and practical. Bringing a deep understanding of mobile games and player behaviour, backed by strong system design skills, you will be someone that enjoys solving complex design problems and turning product goals into engaging systems that deliver meaningful player experiences. You'll join us with experience in designing metagame and progression systems, along with a solid understanding on how well-balanced content supports both the player experience and the games economy. Youll also be comfortable working with data, tuning systems, and using player insight to guide design decisions. With a keen eye able to spot trends across the mobile market, you learn what works and what doesn't from leading games and are passionate about bringing new ideas that strengthen the product. Youre proactive, collaborative, and motivated to raise the quality of the game and the people around you, helping the team deliver the best experience possible for players. Experience designing systems formidcore mobile games, ideally RPGs Strong understanding oflive ops design, progression systems, and long-term engagement Strong understanding ofF2P economy design, monetisation loops, and product KPIs Experiencedriving features from concept through implementation and live operation Comfortable collaborating acrossengineering, UX/UI, art, audio, and production Strong awareness of themobile games market and competitive landscape Good understanding ofUI/UX principles and player-centered design Experiencementoring designers or helping guide feature teams, with the potential to step into formal leadership Experience working with game engines such as Unity is also bonus Competitive salary, reviewed annually ~25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays ~ Discretionary Bonus Scheme ~ Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental)~ Company Pension scheme ~ Regular socials including epic summer and Christmas parties!~ Staff training and development ~ Similar jobs, A leading gaming studio in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a Senior Game Designer to drive player engagement and retention in their new projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with midcore mobile games, particularly in RPGs, and a strong grasp of Live Ops and...

About the company

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