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Graduate Game Designer

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Graduate Game Designer

3 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Game Design

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Job Description

Kwalee seeks a Graduate Game Designer to create engaging mobile games. You'll generate ideas, design mechanics, develop levels in Unity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with Unity and mobile game design is essential.

Must have:

Unity Experience
Mobile Game Design
Game Mechanics
Creative Thinking

Good to have:

Level Design
Game Data Analysis
Player Feedback
Industry Trends

Perks:

Hybrid Model
Supportive Environment

Kwalee creates engaging and innovative games that are easy to pick up and play. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio.

With a focus on fun and creativity we have made a mark in the gaming industry and strive to make the most fun games for the world's players! Joining Kwalee means becoming part of a team that has reached over 1 billion players around the globe.

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Graduate Game Designer to join our development team in our office in Leamington Spa. The team is focused on creating engaging mobile games.

As a Graduate Game Designer, you will be instrumental in crafting captivating mobile game experiences. You will generate innovative ideas that resonate with our target audience and align with project goals. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll bring game concepts to life, create detailed design documentation, and develop engaging game mechanics. You will also design immersive levels using Unity, iterate on gameplay based on player feedback, and stay informed about industry trends to ensure our games stand out in the competitive landscape.

Responsibilities:

Generate engaging ideas for mobile game designs that align with target audiences and project goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop game concepts from ideation to execution.
Create design documentation for game mechanics, core loops, level layouts, and progression systems.
Conceptualise and design game mechanics, ensuring balance and difficulty pacing for a rewarding player experience.
Develop levels and additional content using Unity, adapting designs based on playtesting and feedback.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Analyse game data and user feedback to improve versions and research emerging mobile gaming trends.

Requirements:

Degree in Game Design or a related field.
Understanding of mobile game design and player experience.
Proficiency in Unity.
Knowledge of game mechanics and progression systems.
Creative thinker with innovative game concepts.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Based in our Leamington Spa office, following our hybrid model with 4 days per week on-site.

Compensation & Benefits: The design of our compensation and benefits revolves around a people-first philosophy. We have a supportive environment, with a strong focus on development and wellbeing. In structuring benefits across our offices, we adhere to core principles and align with local standards. Salaries are fairly benchmarked in accordance with background and skills, against industry and location standards. Our Talent Acquisition team will share more details with you as you progress in the recruitment process. They're eager to connect with you and can't wait to have a conversation!

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Kwalee

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We make the most fun games for the world's players. Find us on your phone, PC and consoles. Thanks to our players, we've achieved one billion downloads with games like Draw It, Jetpack Jump, or Airport Security. Look out for exciting PC and console games like Space Chef, Wildmender, and Robobeat.

Find out more about our team, games, publishing and careers here: https://bit.ly/45qoGYx