Lead Game Designer (Contract), PRELOADED
Lead Game Designer (Contract), PRELOADED
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Overview
PRELOADED is seeking a Lead Game Designer to own the design detail and champion the player experience for compelling F2P games in virtual worlds. Youll join the projects from the start developing the high-level concept through to full design spec and oversee its execution to launch and beyond.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and document all aspects of game design (core loops mechanics progression systems monetisation UX narrative level design).
- Ensure creative intent is realised throughout development.
- Work directly in-engine to implement balance and iterate.
- Utilise qualitative and quantitative insights (testing analytics) to inform design decisions.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (art engineering production).
- Clearly communicate design vision and documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience as a Lead Designer shipping F2P games particularly mobile.
- Experience designing social/multiplayer games
- Someone who is focused on designing for the target audience.
- Broad generalist game design skills across various genres and design aspects.
- Deep understanding of F2P mechanics core loops retention and monetisation.
- Experience designing across the full product lifecycle including LiveOps.
- Technical capability to work directly in-engine.
- Excellent communication presentation and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
- A strong understanding of virtual worlds (e.g. Fortnite Roblox Meta
Horizon Worlds). - Understanding of how to translate established IP to games.
- Knowledge of healthy play patterns and responsible design practices.
ABOUT PRELOADED
We are a BAFTA-winning games studio inventing new ways to play for everyone. We harness the power of play to create the experiences of tomorrow.
Founded in 2000 PRELOADED believes that play in all contexts and for all audiences has the potential to impact our world positively. As a cross-disciplinary team of artists designers play specialists and creative technologists we are united by this shared mission - what we call Play with Purpose.
Together we craft a diverse range of playful experiences. We help organisations brands and institutions engage next-generation audiences and collaborate with technology platforms to imagine the future of play.
Learn more about the studio here:
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