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Experienced Technical Designer (Player & Combat)

2 hours, 32 minutes ago
United Kingdom
Contract
Junior
Game Developer
Software Development
C++ Game Design Git GitHub
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CROSS KEY GAMES LTD

Independent UK video-game studio creating original, systems-driven PC and console games.

Computer games / video-game development
Founded 2025
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Description

  • Own the design and feel of the player experience, including controls, movement, spellcasting combat, abilities, and moment-to-moment gameplay.
  • Design, prototype, implement, and iterate on player and magic combat systems.
  • Build and tune gameplay systems and prototypes directly in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints.
  • Establish responsive and satisfying gameplay through hands-on testing, feedback, and rapid problem-solving.
  • Design and implement player movement, camera, targeting, and input systems.
  • Work closely with the small development team to integrate player experience with broader game systems.
  • Own gameplay features from initial design through implementation, playtesting, and iteration.
  • Deliver playable iterations independently within a short development schedule using pragmatic placeholder assets and solutions.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of relevant game development experience or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Strong hands-on Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint skills.
  • Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including branching, pull requests, merge conflict resolution, and team collaboration on Unreal projects.
  • Experience rapidly prototyping action combat, magic, weapons, and ability systems.
  • Strong understanding of combat timing, responsiveness, feedback, readability, and player choice.
  • Portfolio or reel demonstrating combat and gameplay systems with individual contributions clearly identified.
  • C++ literacy or experience preferred.
  • Experience developing action RPGs, character-action games, or magic games preferred.
  • Based in the UK with unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full four-month contract; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
  • Own a PC capable of running Unreal Engine 5 and a reliable high-speed internet connection.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work from anywhere in the UK.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • £27,500–£35,000 FTE salary, pro rata for the four-month contract.
  • Pension and statutory employment entitlements in line with the contract and UK requirements.
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact on a hands-on prototype.

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