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Lead Game Designer

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Hello, we’re Glowmade! We’re an independant, exciting company and the goal of our games is to unlock people's imagination and help them express themselves in wonderful, fun ways. Right now we’re busy working on King of Meat, a multiplayer cooperative action game releasing this year - watch the trailer here!

We are looking for a Lead Game Designer to join our team and play a crucial role in the development of our next project. Reporting to the company’s design director Mike Green, you’ll be working closely with him to develop the core design concepts for this new game, and collaborating with the whole team to realise this vision.

From day one we would like you to…

Jump headfirst into the project, defining the shape and scope of the game in collaboration with other designers and producers
Document and communicate features and systems to all teams across the studio
Get hands-on in the editor to prototype, develop and balance core features
Empower other members of the design team to grow and excel in their roles
Work with stakeholders both inside and outside of the studio to understand requirements for the game, studio and publisher.

The ideal candidate will…

Have shipped multiple games in senior / lead design roles
Have experience and understanding of multiple design disciplines
Be a great communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills
Be a great listener, able to take on and provide critical feedback
Have a passion for games, and the type of games we love to make

A few more bits...

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant contribution not only to the game but to our team and the company. Everyone at Glowmade has a voice, and it’s important to us that you feel empowered and are given the time and space to use it.

We’re based in Guildford, UK, and are interested in both onsite and remote candidates. We offer competitive wages and we are an actively equal opportunities employer. If all of the above sounds exciting and you think you can fill this pivotal role, please get in touch. No agencies please!

What You Should Know About Lead Game Designer, Glowmade Ltd

Hello, we’re Glowmade! We’re on the lookout for a passionate Lead Game Designer to join our creative team. At Glowmade, our mission is to unlock people's imagination through our games, helping them express themselves in wonderfully fun ways. Currently, we’re hard at work on our upcoming release, King of Meat, a multiplayer cooperative action game that’s sure to entertain. As the Lead Game Designer, you’ll work closely with our design director, Mike Green, to bring our core design concepts to life. You won’t just be a bystander; you’ll jump right into the project, engaging with fellow designers and producers to define the game’s shape and scope. You’ll communicate features and systems across the studio, prototype, and balance core game elements, while also supporting and mentoring other members of our design team. This role allows you to collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that we meet the needs of the game, the studio, and the publisher. We're looking for someone with a proven track record in lead design roles, strong communication skills, and a genuine love for games - specifically the type we create. At Glowmade, every voice matters, and we believe in providing our team with both the time and space to shine. If you’re excited about shaping the future of gaming while contributing to a vibrant team atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Lead Game Designer at Glowmade?

As a Lead Game Designer at Glowmade, you will define the scope of our game King of Meat, collaborate with the design team to document features, communicate insights, and mentor junior designers. You’ll also engage with stakeholders to ensure all elements align with the game’s vision.