Black Shamrock is seeking an experienced Game Designer to join our Design team in creating industry leading games. 

Our ideal candidate is an experienced game designer with the ability to design gameplay content as well as engaging level layouts and experiences. As a senior member of the team, a successful candidate will also be responsible for mentoring colleagues within the department. 

The candidate needs proven experience in game design, a strong aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, outstanding people skills, and a long-standing passion for games.

• Games Industry Experience: Demonstrable experience in game design, including senior or lead design experience on at least 1 shipped PC/console title.
• Game Engine Knowledge: Understanding of game engines, scripting tools, and asset pipelines and how to use them in concert (Unreal Engine 5 or equivalent).
• Team Manager: Experience in a senior/lead role, building a team and providing feedback and performance reviews to help junior developers in their careers.
• System/Content Design: Ability to leverage your design experience in leading your team and have creatively owned complete implementations from concept to delivery.
• Level Design: Passion for creating engaging gameplay scenarios and experiences, which showcase the gameplay systems. 

• Take responsibility for large features and content while working as part of the Design Team. 
• Deliver content meeting client needs in areas such as system design, combat design, level design etc. 
• Participate in the conception an implementation of prototypes. 
• Work with producers to define Design Team targets and tasks.
• Provide mentoring and feedback to other designers.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure positive communication and problem solving between disciplines and across projects.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English, while also being comfortable on video call.

• Company Healthcare Plan – from day one!
• Eligibility to join Occupational Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements – healthy work-life balance.
• PTO Days for Wellness and Sickness.
• Training and Skill Development Opportunities.
• Wellness Initiatives and Workshops.
• Charity Events, Social Events and Participation in Community Engagement Schemes.