Game Designer Hybrid

Do you have a knack for creating jaw-dropping visuals and experiences that keep people coming back for more? Can you dive deep into what makes a game truly irresistible? Then we want to hear from you!

We're tombola, the UK's biggest online bingo site, and we're passionate about crafting all our amazing games right here in-house. We're on the hunt for a brilliant Game Designer (or even a Senior Game Designer!) to join our fantastic Game Studio team in Sunderland. This isn't just about drawing pretty pictures; it's about shaping the entire look, feel, and journey of our games for millions of players!

You'll be at the heart of our game creation process, turning exciting ideas into playable realities. You'll be:

• Industry Insider: Keeping your finger on the pulse of the wider gaming and app world, spotting key competitors, features, and trends that could influence our next big hit.
• Concept Creator: Planning every step of a player's journey, helping steer game mechanics from a narrative and visual perspective, and building immersive visual worlds.
• Player-Focused Design: Validating your game concepts with data and player insights, ensuring every design choice truly resonates with our amazing community.
• Production Pro: Understanding how other development teams work and structuring your files to ensure a smooth journey from concept to launch.
• Collaborative Wizard: Working hand-in-hand with teams across the studio, contributing to game development and helping us overcome any creative hurdles.
• Branding Boss: Interpreting and expanding on tombola's unique art and style guides to ensure our games always look and feel authentically "tombola."

• Deep understanding of tombola games and the wider mobile gaming industry.
• Exceptional Illustrator with a strong background in both Graphic and UI/UX design.
• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Figma – your creative toolkit!
• Ability to interpret a brief, grasp its bigger goals, and inform brilliant design solutions.
• You'll drive and own the look, feel, and overall player experience of our games.
• Awareness of key company and Game Studio strategies, goals, and OKRs.
• You can present your amazing work concisely and clearly to anyone in the business.

Bonus points if you have (especially for a Senior role!):

• A knack for leadership and mentoring less experienced designers.
• The ability to pitch and sell your game concepts like a pro.
• An understanding of the business impact of our games and what drives their success.
• Experience in reviewing and improving processes, and even creating new ones!
• Understanding of the R&D game development process and how to manage work roadmaps.

You'll be making a significant contribution to producing truly exceptional, industry-leading games that millions of players love! This role offers a fantastic environment to continuously grow your skills, influence our product roadmap, and collaborate with incredibly talented teams.

For a Senior Game Designer, you'll be recognised as a true expert in your field, guiding your peers, facilitating key discussions, and potentially even leading a team to new creative heights. This role is a direct path to shaping the future of online gaming!

Ready to sketch out your next career move and create unforgettable experiences? If you're passionate about design, games, and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and let's design some fun together!