25 of 25 Game Development Jobs

Principal Game Analyst, Narrative Design

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Business Unit Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross‐platform interactive entertainment experience for more … global partners to build an opening, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high‐quality digital life experiences for players. About the Hiring Team Game Research Center (GRC) is a department focusing on game industry study, game analysis, game design research, data analysis and game ...

IT Support Apprentice

Hiring Organisation
QA
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£20,000 per annum
Support Apprentice for Sony! About the role: As an IT Support Apprentice, you will assist in delivering IT support services for game development specialists while gaining hands-on experience across desktop support, service desk operations, and IT infrastructure. Including game development kits, audio visual … developing your technical and professional skills. Please note: Applicants must be 18 years old or over. Responsibilities: Assist in providing IT support services to game development teams Support the service desk by logging, updating, and resolving tickets within agreed SLAs under supervision Help maintain ...

Head of UI/UX

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Horsham, England, United Kingdom
/B testing, eye‐tracking, and user research. Translate player insights into actionable design improvements. Maintain player personas and behavioural models to inform game design. Identify risks, opportunities, and new initiatives; plan mitigation and escalate as needed. Represent and communicate the department’s vision, strategy, and status to stakeholders. … best practices. Expertise in UI/UX for games: interaction design, accessibility, information architecture, usability heuristics, and technical requirements. In‐depth knowledge of game control schemes, onboarding, and player psychology. Experience in outsourcing and vendor management. Methodological and data‐informed approach. Experience with Scrum and Agile project‐management methodologies. ...

Senior Java Backend Engineer - Leeds-Based

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
some of the most talented professionals in the industry. We are currently seeking a passionate, hands‐on Senior Software Engineer to join our unique game development studio located in the heart of Leeds, England. Senior Software Engineer Job Overview Category Job Specifications & Details Role Title Senior Software … demonstrating matching technical skills Team & Role Overview The Rockstar Games Information Systems team designs, builds, and maintains critical production software tools utilized across all game development disciplines globally. The applications we build are essential to supporting the creation of all Rockstar Games projects. Our portfolio ranges from ...

Senior Vehicle Handling Engineer – Hybrid (Physics)

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
video game development studio in Guildford is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Vehicle Handling & Physics team. In this role, you will own the Physics system, focusing on crafting immersive driving experiences through strong C++ and Unreal Engine skills. You will work closely with design teams … create scalable and responsive vehicle handling systems. Join a team pushing the limits of game development and expect exciting challenges and international AAA projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Principal Game Designer (Hybrid) – Strategic Systems Lead

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
United Kingdom
leading game development studio in Horsham seeks a Principal Game Designer to join the talented Total War team, focusing on crafting immersive gameplay and driving the creative direction of upcoming projects. This role requires a deep understanding of game design and experience in the gaming … industry. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a world-class development team and take full ownership of game features, ensuring high-quality delivery and an exceptional player experience. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid working model and excellent benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Game Artist (Implementation)

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Role Title: Game Artist (Implementation) Duration: 6 month contract Location: London, Hybrid Rate: £80 per hour Role purpose/summary Work with both 2D and 3D content Collaborate closely with artists during feedback and polish rounds Make visual tweaks, adjustments, and implementation improvements Implement skins and new features into … game Help solve implementation and integration challenges Requirements Experience working in game engine editors Strong implementation skills for game content and art assets Experience working with both 2D and 3D assets Comfortable collaborating with artists and iterating on feedback Strong problem-solving skills Experience working in game ...

Open/Speculative Applications - Character Art Director

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
processes. Accurately scope a project's art requirements. Inspire, mentor and train artists to ensure solid working foundations and career development. Establish clear in-game budgets and ensure proper game performance and optimisation. Be involved with the recruitment needs of your team. Extensive leadership experience, shipping 3D game titles on multiple platforms. Have a creative eye and aesthetic judgment to help drive and critique the visual quality. Exceptional understanding of game development process from concept and pre-production, through production, to finalising and optimisation. Strong technical understanding of common and proprietary tools and technology ...

Senior Development Director

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
makes play happen. Playdemic is a BAFTA Award-winning developer and publisher of mobile games, focused on creating fun and engaging, free-to-play game services for iOS and Android, including the global smash hit, Golf Clash. Golf Clash has been entertaining millions of players for over 9 years … disciplines. Ensure consistent delivery against quality, timeline, and budget commitments. Planning, Forecasting & Capacity Lead long-range planning, capacity modelling, and resource allocation across the game team. Translate product strategy into achievable plans, balancing ambition with execution realities. Partner with discipline leaders to ensure skill coverage, team structure, and scalability. ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
United Kingdom
team of backend engineers across MPG. We deliver, deploy and help integrate backend services alongside external co-dev clients as part of industry leading game projects, and collaborate to define solutions and implement features on time and to a high standard. We’re also developing an internal tool used … work Understand, maintain and expand existing code and develop new features or systems What we'll need from you: Experience in game development and having worked on at least two game titles in a commercial setting developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile ...

Senior Backend Engineer – Scalable Game Services

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
United Kingdom
company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their backend services team. You will work on industry-leading game projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and help develop internal tools. Strong experience in game development and backend services is essential. The ideal ...

Mid Level JavaScript Developer

Hiring Organisation
Pure Talent Group
Location
DE1 2RU, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £45000/annum
quality web and mobile games. This role offers a great opportunity to work within the iGaming sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance game development processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing and maintaining mobile and web-based games using JavaScript and Pixi.js Work closely with designers … Required Skills and Experience: Some experience with JavaScript (including ES6+ features like Classes and Promises) Understanding of HTML5, CSS, and JSON Ideally experience with game engines such as Pixi.js or Phaser Familiarity with version control systems (preferably Git) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to plan ...

Globalize BD Research and Lead Qualifier

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service … remote environment. A curiosity to constantly learn and improve. Strong understanding of market trends, industry dynamics and current industry landscape and for game development and publishing. High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlines.Superb written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable ...

Senior Vehicle Handling Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Studio: We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands . Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, we focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front … everything we do. Games are not just about gameplay. We believe in the importance of balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you feel. It couldn’t be a more exciting ...

Senior Vehicle Handling Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Studio: We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands . Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, we focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front … everything we do. Games are not just about gameplay. We believe in the importance of balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you feel. It couldn’t be a more exciting ...

IGNITE Studio Accelerator Lead for iGaming Partnerships

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
years in the iGaming industry, specifically in studio partnerships and digital marketplaces. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial skills, a network within the game development ecosystem, and a sound understanding of iGaming regulations. This role involves P&L ownership and the opportunity to work with early ...

Principal Level Designer — Lead AAA Spaces (Hybrid)

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Daresbury, England, United Kingdom
international game development company located in the UK is seeking a Principal Level Designer to lead the level design discipline. This role requires at least 5 years of experience with shipped AAA projects and strong proficiency in Unreal Engine. You will mentor junior designers, collaborate closely with … various departments, and ensure high-quality game spaces are created. The position follows a hybrid working model, requiring in-office presence three days a week, ensuring a balance between collaboration and flexibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Senior Live Delivery Director

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
outputs and operational excellence, with a focus on strategy and cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in game development, strong leadership and analytical skills, and a proven track record of managing large teams. This position supports a hybrid work model … offers a dynamic environment for creating engaging game experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Head of IGNITE

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
digital marketplaces, or adjacent industries.* Experience in studio partnerships, developer ecosystems, or incubation/acceleration models.* Strong commercial and strategic capability.* Strong network within game development/studio ecosystem.* Understanding of content performance, distribution, and aggregation models.* Deep understanding of multi‐jurisdictional iGaming regulations and content certification ...

Principal Game Designer (Genre Specialist)

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
What the Role Entails This role sits within the GRC (Game Research Center) team. Its core mission is a highly authoritative game design leader with extensive hands‐on development experience across global shooter, casual competitive and RPG game genres. We are looking for a true … with stronger strategic direction on product design trends, solve critical design challenges in active development, and identify opportunities for the next evergreen game franchise. Key Responsibilities Gameplay and Systems Design Define and refine best-in-class minute-to-minute gameplay experience, including controls, movement, and player feedback ...

Lecturer in Games Design

Hiring Organisation
Windsor Forest Colleges
Location
Slough, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£45,000
Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lecturer in Games Development to join our Slough and Langley College team starting in August 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis. Lecturer in Games Development This is a full-time Academic lecturing role requiring the successful Lecturer … Games Development to complete 37 hours of work each week (25 contact teaching hours, 12 hours remission) paying on the Academic Teaching pay scale between T1 £31,633 and T11 £45341 depending on qualifications and teaching experience. The Lecturer in Games Development at Slough and Langley ...

Hybrid Technical Director: Co-Dev & Architecture Lead

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Daresbury, England, United Kingdom
Daresbury to lead co-development and outsourcing projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in games development, and expertise in C++. This role supports a hybrid work environment, encouraging a balance of remote and in-office collaboration. Key responsibilities include project ...

Lecturer in Games Design

Hiring Organisation
Windsor Forest Colleges
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lecturer in Games Development to join our Slough and Langley College team starting in August 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis. Lecturer in Games Development This is a full-time Academic lecturing role requiring the successful Lecturer … Games Development to complete 37 hours of work each week (25 contact teaching hours, 12 hours remission) paying o... LFWQ1_UKTJ ...

Global IT Transformation Leader to Accelerate Game Studios

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
across its global operations. This role encompasses accountability for service desk, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, aiming to instill a robust operational relationship between IT and game development. The ideal candidate has a substantial background in technology transformations and knowledge of the gaming industry. This position is on-site in Manchester ...

Senior IT Director

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
studios ship. The opportunity is to reshape the operating model, the relationship with the studios, and the technology stack so that IT actively amplifies game development. This role is an on-site position in Manchester. What You’ll Own Global accountability for corporate IT across four studios: service desk … language the COO and CFO understand. Bonus Points Shipped a III title. You know what launch pressure feels like. Hands-on familiarity with Perforce, game build systems, or large-scale dev pipeline infrastructure. Built or matured a security operations capability from low maturity. Diversity Statement CIG is a global ...