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Job Description
Designer
Location: Glasgowbased Studio/Hybrid
Term: 1 Year Contract
We are looking for a creative and skilled Game Designer to join our team and help shape the future of our games. Based in our Glasgow studio (hybrid options available) youll focus on designing fun innovative games that bring players together in unique and engaging ways. Collaborating with programmers artists and writers youll craft experiences that blend gameplay with storytelling ensuring every mechanic feels intuitive rewarding and full of discovery. This role requires a balance of technical knowledge creative vision and a passion for detective and adventure genres. If youre excited to design gameplay that inspires collaboration sparks curiosity and keeps players coming back for more we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Design and iterate on multiplayer minigames that emphasize collaboration competition and mysterysolving.
- Develop and maintain detailed game design documents including rules mechanics and user flows.
- Work closely with artists programmers and other designers to integrate your work seamlessly into the overarching game experience.
- Prototype and refine gameplay ideas using industrystandard tools.
- Ensure gameplay is fun accessible and replayable catering to players of all skill levels.
- Collaborate with QA to test and refine designs addressing balance and usability concerns.
- Incorporate feedback from team members and playtesters to improve game mechanics and player experience.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in game design with a focus on multiplayer party games or adventure games development as a plus.
- Strong understanding of mystery detective and adventure game genres.
- Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g. Unity Unreal or similar) and design software.
- Excellent grasp of game mechanics systems and player engagement strategies.
- Ability to design with both technical and creative considerations in mind.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
NicetoHave
- One or more shipped titles working as part of a close knit team of developers.
- Experience with coop or competitive multiplayer games.
- Familiarity with mobile and tabletfriendly design principles and accessibility features.
- Passion for detective fiction or interactive storytelling.
- Technical skills in scripting or light programming (e.g. C# Blueprint Lua).
Blazing Griffin Benefits
- 33 days annual leave per year for fulltime staff (pro rata for parttime and contracts)
- Extra allowances for Appointments Compassionate and Dependents leave
- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
- Bike to Work scheme
- Eye care contributions
- Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay
- Flexible working where possible
- Free Yoga membership for Reset Yoga (in Glasgow)
If you have any questions or are having any difficulties with this application form please email .
Blazing Griffin strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age gender ethnicity disability sexual orientation gender identity socioeconomic background religion and/or belief.
Please note that we do not review applications sent through Adzuna or other external websites.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
