Job Description

A leading London games studio are on the looking to recruit a very experienced lead designer. You will be working on a 3rd person survival horror game based on an existing franchise with a major publisher for Playstation 2 and 3rd person action horror based on a movie with a major publisher for Playstation 2 and Xbox. Working on a variety of platforms including Xbox and PS2, you will need to have designed at least 2 console games to completion before, and have the ability to show a thorough understanding of game mechanics and the current games market. You will be a creative thinker, able to demonstrate the ability to innovate on old concepts as well as construct original ideas. In your role as designer you will be responsible for maintaining documentation, deconstructing the design, performing presentations to publishers, working closely with the code and art team leads, advising the level designers and maintaining the creative vision. You must have designed at least 2 console games previously, 3-5 years industry experience preferred. The ability to meet deadlines and perform to tight schedules essential. Good communication skills, both written and oral, and sound analytical skills required. Ability to create well-structured documentation essential. Experience of working on online games advantageous. Ability to work under own initiative essential. The salary on offer is up to 40k depending on experience and the successful will be entitled to royalties, pension scheme and healthcare

Qualifications/Skills Required

C++ OpenGL DirectX