Lead Game Designer

🚀 Univrse is a Barcelona-based VR studio developing Univrse Framework, a solution that revolutionizes location-based VR experiences (www.univr.se ).

Our multidisciplinary and international team combines the physical, digital, and virtual worlds to create fascinating experiences.❤️ We love to open new paths to find unconventional solutions in the field of XR technologies.

👉 What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced lead game designer to join our team. Not just someone who does the work, but someone who also thinks critically and contributes to the creative process sharing our passion for shaping the future of immersive experiences.

• Highly collaborative spirit as you will work closely with 3D Artists, Art Director, Creative Director, Experience Leads and Project Managers.
• Leadership skills to lead a medium size team.
• Capacity to review and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to assist in asset performance and validation.
• Skilled in researching and keeping up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging game design techniques and technologies.
• Engaged in playtesting sessions, gathering and analyzing feedback to iterate on and improve experiece performance, features and mechanics.
• Ability to create engaging game themes and mechanics.

🖥️ Must have hard skills

• At least 5 years of experience in game design.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of video game optimization techniques.
• Expert in Unity3D (coding is not required, however being able to understand the code is a big plus).
• Experience with Cinema4D, 3DSMax or Maya.
• Knowledge and experience with XR apps.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid understanding of art and animation pipelines.

🫂 Soft Skills & Other

Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with differences between creative and technical teams.

You can organize and manage the work of a team of 3D Artists and Technical 3D Artists.

You have great communication skills, being able to lead the team through new challenges with friendly approach.

You have a focus on delivering highest quality work rather than speedy work.

You love XR, AR, VR, and Video Games in general (Gamers are welcome).

Virtual reality experience (Quest, Vive, GearVR, etc.).

🚀 You can adapt quickly to changes and new requirements. 👉 We are one of the most innovative companies in the world right now. We love pushing the boundaries of possible technical advancements and testing new tools, equipment and way of doing things.

Team player with a positive attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Knowledgeable and passionate about emerging technologies.

🔥 You will have a Big Plus if you are familiar with:

• Node-based shader creation
• Audio and Video editing
• UI design
• Familiarity with organizational tools such as Slack, Trello, ClickUp, or similar apps.
• Knowledge of version control platforms such as GIT (Bitbucket)

🗣️ Language requirements

Must have an excellent level of Spanish

An at least intermediate level of English

💫 Friendly vibe that will make you feel happy about coming to work on Mondays.

😎 The chance to work on experiences that are travelling all around the world and being shown in some of the biggest cultural venues on Earth. 👉 We are oficially on all the continents around the globe 🌍

🎯 Work with talented people whom love to teach, share knowledge and are proud of each experience developed.

🤓 Opportunities to experiment with innovative technologies, as Apple Vision set and our Hyper Lab for example.

✅ A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.

🍌🍏 Breakfast, fruit & snacks.

🏃🏽‍♀️ Beach volleyball on Tuesdays (during the summer).

🌱 Creative retreat with the whole team.

👌🏽 Frequent cultural and leisure activities.