Game Designer

Game Designer (Economy) – VR and Mobile Studio – Manchester (Hybrid)

We have partnered with an exciting VR and Mobile Games studio based in Manchester, who require a Game Designer to help build a new mobile title. You will be working on the studios’ first mobile title where the possibilities are endless, working closely with the Creative Director and other Designers, to help implement a series of games and experiences, to go into the portfolio they’re building.

You will be tasked with designing the in-game store, power-ups, micro-transaction positioning and balancing these against the player feedback and behaviour. The ideal candidate will understand the mobile games market and have good knowledge of metrics and analytical thinking; you will be in the front-seat of designing the core features which the players will interact with.

You will be analysing the purchasing behaviours and provide data driven recommendations in order to fine-tune pricing / positioning and overall improve the performance of the game, you will also have a hand in developing special events / promotions for these items too.

In addition to a great work life balance, the studio can offer perks such as an amazing pension, Cycle to work schemes and a generous holiday package which includes studio closures over Christmas.

This role is hybrid working with at least 2-3 days onsite. We can consider fully remote working candidates for exceptional profiles; however the studio preference is a hybrid work pattern.

You must be based in and eligible to work in the UK, to apply for this role.

Salary Range - £40,000 - £55,000

Requirements

• Held the title of Economy Designer / Monetisation Designer / Game Designer or similar
• Strong Mobile experience with at least one mobile title shipped
• Experience of designing in-game stores such as pricing and balancing
• Past experience of designing in-game events
• Reporting and live metrics experience
• Past experience on Sports Titles would be a bonus
• Massively beneficial if you are a fan of football and other sports

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a studio who are working on a range of new projects, which you will have a hand in from start to finish.

To apply please send your CV to