Permanent Game Development Jobs in the UK

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International Localization Producer

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Vaco
Primarily to support and manage the localization of upcoming game titles in development into multiple languages, including voice over and in-game text. Working with production, localization, quality assurance and development teams around the globe, all candidates will need to be self-motivated, highly … ensure simultaneous release dates. To ensure International requirements are known by all development teams when projects are started. Schedule and track relevant game development from an International perspective, proactively identifying potential problems and seeking solutions. Identify and communicate project risks and instigate contingency plans. Work … and to remain current with all First party developments. To work closely with marketing/PR to ensure that terminology is consistent with in-game content. Travel, both domestic and international, may be required. To assist the global publishing teams with quality control and milestone reviews where relevant. Minimum more »
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Game Development Teacher

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Manchester College
to inspire the next generation of Games designers? The Manchester College wants to hear from you! If you are a qualified and experienced Games Development Teacher, with a strong background in achieving great results and can support students with outstanding teaching and learning, then we have a career … path for you! What we are looking for Working at our City Campus Manchester, as a Games Development teacher, you will report into our head of department. You will have the opportunity to Introduce students to Game Art career pathways and industry standards. Provide hands-on project … based learning, supporting students in creating their own Game Art assets utilising industry software and tools. Work with a team of dedicated and enthusiastic teachers all working towards the same common goal, educating our future. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Game Art and Development more »
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Graduate Technical Artist

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
Lighthouse Games
along side the future greats of the gaming industry. As Graduate Technical Artist, you will have the opportunity to kickstart your career in the game development industry. You will work closely with experienced Technical Artists and other team members to learn and develop your skills in creating … art creation Ensure adherence to best practices and standards in content creation Learn and acquire skills in scripting languages and software packages used in game development Support artists in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to art production Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Gaming, Animation … related field Familiarity with packages such as Maya, 3DS Max, or Blender Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Python, C#, or MaxScript Passion for game development and willingness to learn and grow in the field Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within a more »
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Games Associate Art Director

Runcorn, England, United Kingdom
Keywords Studios
Keywords Studios is the ultimate destination for talented individuals looking to make their mark in the world of AAA game development. With a global presence and an unrivalled reputation, we are trusted by 24 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide, making us the go-to collaborator for the … services. From ideation and technical co. development to art, QA/localization, marketing, and community engagement, we cover every stage of game development and beyond. As an integral part of our tightly integrated yet truly global network, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside … unlock the full potential of your skills. About d3t: d3t is at the forefront of technology and creativity, delivering co-development video game services to our global triple-A clients. Our successful studio is continuing to grow and we are looking for an Art Director to join more »
Employment Type: Technology
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Software Engineering Lead (Game Development Services)

United Kingdom
Keywords Studios
At Keywords Studios, we are delivering a strengthened Create service line to our clients, combining the cross-functional expertise of our Game Development and Art Services. Collaborating across our global integrated network of 70+ studios, our talented Keywords teams deliver the highest quality video game content … as helping shape fresh content from the ground up in partnership with our clients. Forgotten Empires, a Keywords Create studio, is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 80+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of … members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed to standard. Requirements Proven C++ experience Previous leadership experience. 2+ years experience in the video game industry (with at least 1 completed project) Experience working in a team environment. B2-C1 English level – conversational and written. Player/Development more »
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Environment Artist for a leading Gaming Studio

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis UK
Artist with several years’ experience. Reporting to the Lead Environment Artist, you will be responsible for the creative design and technical implementation of our game worlds along with the creation of gameplay items, environmental objects/props architecture and beautiful flora to furnishing our game worlds. You will … have a varied and challenging role in our game's development maximising quality as well as efficiency. CONTRACT £35,000 - £45,000 annual salary (with flex) Remote/Hybrid Working Initial 18 Month contract WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Someone to work closely with the Environment Lead … to create 3D props, define and build vast, scalable, open-world environments. • Create outstanding game assets from concept that meets our quality bar. • Iterate and improve the look of pre-existing game assets to use in our world that improves player experience. • Prototype content, workflows and features and more »
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Gameplay Programmer - Unreal

brighton, south east england, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
Position & Context You will be responsible for game features and tooling implementation at Super Glitch Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create and maintain game features and tooling to the game’s needs. Full-time On-site preferred … developing online live-service features. Overlapping knowledge of complementary disciplines such as tooling, back-end and smart contracts. Proven track record of creating core game features. Responsibilities Own all Game Tooling and Feature Development at Super Glitch Games. Write clean, maintainable, performant and readable code. Develop … game data driven features and tooling. Work with Designers to refine feature requirements. Ensure features and tools are optimized and performant. Problem-solve performance and stability issues where necessary. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure smooth feature implementation and content development. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone more »
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Software Engineer (Gaming)

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Light & Wonder
Position Summary Join our innovative software team, collaborating with graphic artists and game designers to craft cutting-edge video game software for both the UK and international gaming markets. This senior software engineer position is perfect for a seasoned professional with a strong background in industries like video … Spinningfields district, we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Our team of over sixty highly skilled content developers is dedicated to designing and producing game content for markets worldwide. But it's not all work; we also organize regular social activities, including nights out and board game nights. … Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of delivering game content and play a key role in enhancing the software team's overall performance. Develop software while adhering to coding standards, release procedures, and established processes. Follow a self-determined project plan to ensure timely software delivery. Actively participate in code reviews more »
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Senior Software Engineer, User Interface

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Roku
you developing core features for the Roku platform. Our new Senior Software Engineer, User Interface will be contributing extensively to our embedded UI development, algorithm implementation for complex features to make it more user intuitive and underlying architecture. You will be working closely with product management to understand … new features or extending current features for international market needs, development using modern C++ libraries/frameworks, scripting language and integration of third-party code. You will also be engaged in developing tools which can help larger development community within Roku. A proven track record of … C++ Hands on experience with scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, and derivatives BrightScript and Roku app development experience is a distinct advantage. Game development experience (professional or hobby) An understanding of media/video concepts like codecs, streaming, etc. Appreciation of the importance of functional more »
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Development Director

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
People Can Fly Studio
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, Ireland, US, and Canada and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in … creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one … of the project. High level reporting to executive level on project risks, counter measures, and schedule progress. Qualifications 10+ years’ experience in a Technical Game Development in a leading role Experience in managing a team of at least 100+ people Experience in working with external stakeholders Proven more »
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Senior UI Artist

Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Electronic Arts
The Challenge Ahead We are looking for creative, collaborative and passionate Senior UI Artist to help us create beautiful, immersive interfaces that enhance the game experience. We need your creative and technical design skills to lead the presentation of the player experience. What You'll Do: As a Senior … UI Artist you will report to the UI Art Director You will drive the vision for interface ergonomics and overlays for in game presentation and functionality of the product. You will use your experience to improve workflows and create assets for the interface as part of a creative and … prototypes that support an overall vision. Experience design user-tests and adapting to feedback to improve usability. Love of art and games Previous AAA game development experience We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games more »
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Principal Vehicle Artist

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
Lighthouse Games
visual quality and artistic direction of our projects. In this position, you will lead a team of Vehicle Artists in terms of feature development and collaborate closely with other departments to create industry-leading vehicle content. You will push the boundaries of vehicle modelling, employing advanced techniques to … you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding junior artists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will contribute to the research and development of new processes and techniques, driving forward the artistic vision of our projects. Key responsibilities include: Iteration and delegation of new features Collaborating with … techniques Excellent communication and leadership abilities Track record of successfully leading a team Desirable skills and qualifications: Experience in the gaming industry Knowledge of game development pipelines and workflows Expertise in substance designer and other texture authoring tools Benefits 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your more »
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Graduate Level Design

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
Lighthouse Games
along side the future greats of the gaming industry. As a Graduate Level Designer at Lighthouse Games you will work with the wider development team to design and implement cutting edge features and levels within our world. You will work with and learn from our world-class Design … the design process, from ideation to implementation Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless and cohesive design and development process Requirements Strong portfolio showcasing a … range of design projects, including level design Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to plan and meet scheduled goals Passion for gaming and game development Desirable Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5 Experience working in a studio or as part of a large team Benefits more »
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Systems Engineer (Gaming)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment Limited
60k | Fully Remote | UK Based Langham Recruitment is excited to represent a highly reputable AAA-rated global gaming studio, that specialises in Unreal Engine game development. Operating as an embedded part of their client's in-house teams, my client seamlessly collaborates with them to bring their visions to … life and games to market. They work with some of the industrys leading game studios and have created some of the most exciting and innovative games on the market. They aim to combine talented and passionate individuals, with a culture that values direction and autonomy, resulting in an inspiring … . 3 + years Experience with (C++) 1 year of C# Strong debugging and optimisation skills in a multi-threaded, networked environment. Knowledge of game-specific networking concepts, including object replication, client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, server migration, dedicated servers, time synchronisation, prediction, quality of service (QoS more »
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £60,000
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Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As a Game Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects of game development, contributing to the overall vision of our projects, and … pursuit of excellence as part of a vibrant and dedicated team aspiring to become one of the premier engineering studios globally! Requirements: Experience with game development and prototyping while making sound architectural and algorithmic decisions. Collaborate closely with art, design and fellow engineers to develop and refine more »
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Senior Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As a Senior Game Developer, you will be essential in shaping all aspects of gameplay, contributing to the overall vision of our projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming … pursuit of excellence as part of a vibrant and dedicated team aspiring to become one of the premier engineering studios globally! Requirements: Experience with game development and prototyping while making sound architectural and algorithmic decisions. Collaborate closely with art, design and fellow engineers to develop and refine more »
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Senior Game Designer (F2P Online Multiplayer)

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Freejam
Freejam is looking for an experienced Senior Game Designer to join the team working on the Robocraft Franchise. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in F2P gameplay, systems and content design, coupled with an ability to create fun and rewarding user-focussed experiences. Most importantly, the successful … and a deep knowledge of a broad range of genres across a variety of platforms. Responsibilities: Collaborate with project leadership to deliver top-tier game features that align with the game's vision Contribute to the development of tools and systems essential for delivering game features at the highest possible quality Prototype game features in the early stages of development to identify and enhance enjoyment Advocate for quality standards in-game features throughout the wider team Conduct comprehensive research across various media streams to enhance the achievement of our project more »
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Lead Artist (permanent, in-studio, south-coast, UK)

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Freejam
Freejam (https://freejamgames.com/), developers of the online multiplayer game Robocraft (http://robocraftgame.com), is now looking for a Lead Artist to join our growing team to build the long-awaited sequel Robocraft 2 (https://www.robocraft2.com/). Robocraft 2 is developed using cutting … Portsmouth, UK. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK. Responsibilities Take ownership of the art style across the whole product from in-game content to promotional and marketing material to ensure a cohesive and attractive art style Identify the team requirements of the art team, interview, hire … effectively Bonus Points Experienced and comfortable setting up and running outsourcing Benefits Freejam is a fully indie team, we shape our destiny. We decide game features, what platforms we release on, what dates we release on, how we promote and market our games, what business models we choose to more »
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Project Manager

Hinckley, England, United Kingdom
Holovis
Communicating difficult or sensitive information tactfully to colleagues and clients. Technical Understanding: Understand themed entertainment, location based entertainment, mobile app development, and game development Maintaining an awareness of new and emerging software and technologies and the potential application on client engagements Experience working with project more »
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Animation Director - Multiple Projects

Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rebellion
team to make a key impact on multiple projects we have in the works, including a strategic shooter, a post-apocalyptic survival action game, and a dark Sci-Fi shooter. This role would be a great opportunity for a Lead Animator who is looking to take the next … practice people management techniques Collaborate with Head of Art, Designers, Programmers and Producers to balance creative vision with production realities. Create high quality, in game animations to the highest standard in line with the style and demanded by the project Verify the quality of animation in the game … and Character Studio Easily able to animate realistic human motion Expert knowledge of rigging and skinning Able to produce high quality animation in different game engines including Unreal Expert knowledge of the video game development process and production pipelines Extensive knowledge of best practice people management more »
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Frontend Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CATCHES
and implement intuitive interfaces that delight our users.From conceptualization to deployment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle, ensuring our products are both visually stunning and highly functional. Responsibilities: Develop, and maintain multiple front end web applications Collaborate with back end … and languages such as Go. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Experience with Immersive Stream technologies such as Google Stream, Luna, GFN. Experience with Game Development technologies such as Unreal Engine Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. What Working with Catches Looks Like more »
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Associate Producer

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
LO-FI GAMES LTD
balance the needs of others, and be able to act without guidance. Ultimately, you will be a crucial member of the Lo-Fi Games Development Team, guiding our multidisciplinary teams with well-designed work processes and helping deliver clear expectations to help keep everyone on track and working … years’ experience as a Producer in the games industry, preferably with experience working with scaling indie companies Must have shipped at least one video game title. Experience project managing a team of 4+ developers and creatives (writers, programmers, artists, animators, designers, testers) Strong project management skills - fluent with Agile … generally encountered by teams and solutions tailored to their requirements Ability to analyse problems and provide consistent guidance on different areas such as: art, game design, programming, organisation, business Excellent organisational skills A great knowledge of the indie gaming market and community/consumer expectations Excellent interpersonal skills, combining more »
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UI/UX Mobile Unreal - Web3 Games

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
for knowledge and always learning. Clear and professional communication. Genuinely excited about web3 and its application to games. Understand the nuances of mobile and game interfaces. Proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing high-quality UI. Expert in Unreal's UMG editor. Strong 2d art and animation skill … hours. Milestone bonuses. Share incentive plan. Private medical. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate team of industry experts scaling our game development studio to 15-20 like-minded, passionate, and ambitious creatives. Our games are genre and platform-agnostic. We are currently developing more »
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Expert VFX Artist (Web3 Games)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
and self-motivated to create high-quality dynamic VFX that communicates critical information to the player with a visual flare that aligns with the game’s aesthetic. Full-time On-site preferred; remote work possible. Competitive salary including bonus and incentive schemes. Requirements 5+ Years in VFX & Unreal Engine. … driven by physics and cosmetic variables. Create VFX tooling and templates. Ensure VFX are optimized and performant. Identify opportunities where VFX can enhance the game’s quality. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure VFX works harmoniously with other content. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone bonuses. Share … incentive plan. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate team of industry experts scaling our game development studio to 15-20 like-minded, passionate, and ambitious creatives. Our games are genre and platform-agnostic. We are currently working on a mobile-first web3 racing more »
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Data Analyst

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
InGame Recruitment Ltd
focused work environment that puts community and innovation at its heart. Role Overview: As a Games Analyst, dive deep into data analysis to influence game design and marketing strategies. Work collaboratively with teams to forecast game performance and optimize player engagement. Key Responsibilities: Provide actionable insights through rigorous … data analysis to guide game development. Assess the impact of new features, conduct A/B tests, and support CRM strategies. Analyse player behaviour metrics such as churn, conversion rates, and LTV. Collaborate with marketing to refine campaigns and enhance user re-engagement. Qualifications: Proven background in analytics or … Located in the vibrant heart of London with global satellite offices. Dynamic, creative environment with a focus on innovation and growth. Regular social events, game launches, and community-building activities. If you are interested in this role please reach out to dan@ingamerecruitment.com with a resume. more »
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Game Development
10th Percentile
£31,700
25th Percentile
£32,500
Median
£52,500
75th Percentile
£57,500
90th Percentile
£109,500