Permanent Game Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

1 to 25 of 36 Permanent Game Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

Designer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Electronic Arts
and allows our team to do their very best work. We're looking for a Designer to come and work on the globally successful game, Golf Clash! As a Designer within the Golf Clash team at Playdemic reporting to the Game Design Director, you will work with Production … for our weekly releases. You will share frequent updates with your peers and other design team members. Responsibilities Feature Planning: Collaborative ideation of new game features and systems. Efficient and legible documentation of features. Collaborate with the product management team to prioritise feature development. Work with the development team to ensure features are developed in line with design. Skills Experience working in a Game development studio. Experience working on a live game with a experience working on feature design within the constraints of a release schedule. Prior work experience with game more »
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Lead JavaScript Developer with Pixi.JS

Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Overview: Join our team as the Lead JavaScript Developer in our Interactive Game Development department. You will lead a small team, shaping the technical aspects of our software development projects. We are looking for a natural leader who can inspire innovation and ensure the delivery … of high-quality games. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Guide the development team with technical expertise. Architectural Support: Contribute to game design and architecture. Coding and Development: Lead by example in coding tasks. Code Review: Maintain high-quality code through regular reviews. Adherence to Standards: Ensure coding … Collaborate with QA teams for comprehensive testing. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Minimum 3 years of game development experience. Proficiency in JavaScript and Pixi.JS. Prior leadership or senior developer experience. Strong knowledge of game development principles. more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £58000 - £60000/annum
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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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Fullstack PHP Developer / Barnsley / Game Development

Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Fullstack PHP Developer/Barnsley/Game Development/Laravel/React/JavaScript/Vue/AWS/S3/Elasticsearch/MySQL Are you looking to work with cutting edge technology that is used by millions of people worldwide? Or perhaps you have a passion … AWS exposure Comfortable working with MySQL Some of the benefits include: £60,000 salary Once a week to their Barnsley office £500 personal development budget New laptop of your choice 30 days holiday plus bank holidays The role for you?! Next steps is to apply below or send … does not offer sponsorship and is only available to UK residents who can commute to their Barnsley office. Fullstack PHP Developer/Barnsley/Game Development/Laravel/React/JavaScript/Vue/AWS/S3/Elasticsearch/MySQL more »
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Game Engineering, Programming & Tech Art - Talent Community

Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Keywords Studios
Imagine more for your career by joining Keywords Studios Talent Community, the ultimate hub for talent in the AAA game development industry. We're a major player in gaming, with a global network of over 70+ studios across 26 countries, each with its own unique culture and … expertise. Our collaborative approach sets us apart as the top choice for technical and creative services for renowned console and mobile game developers worldwide. We offer industry-leading solutions such as game development, art services, marketing, globalization, quality assurance, player support and more. Now, we extend … welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry. Role Information: EN Studio: Create Talent Community Location: Scotland, United Kingdom Area of Work: Game Development Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Hybrid, Remote more »
Employment Type: Technology
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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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Producer

Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Dubit
and your own progression in the industry! We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Producer to join our team and oversee our production of game, app, or experience development from the discovery phase right through to delivery. In this role, you will collaborate closely with developers, our … meet tight deadlines. Proven experience managing budgets and schedules. Good understanding of agile development. Knowledge of gaming industry standards. Good understanding of the full game development lifecycle. Qualifications: Proven experience in project management in a related field, preferably within the gaming industry. Solid knowledge of project management … management and change management processes. Experience in delivering and managing projects for external clients. Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Game Design or a related field would be a plus but not a necessity Certification in Project Management (such as PMP, PRINCE2) or Scrum Master 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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Generalist Programmer C++ UE4/5

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Amiqus - Games Recruitment Specialists
with this studio on a multiplatform title that has achieved over 200m+ downloads to date! DUNDEE, SCOTLAND HYBRID Based in Dundee, Scotland, this independent game development studio take pride in crafting fun, memorable experiences for all ages, and are on the lookout for talent to join them … current and future projects, across PC, Console and Mobile. They are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Generalist Programmer to support their development teams. They’re looking for someone who is confident in developing and improving low … level systems; who takes an active interest in improving the efficiency and productivity of their team; and who has demonstrable experience in multi-platform game development using Unreal Engine. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role. Applicants should have current eligibility to work in the UK more »
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Games Developer, HTML, Pixi.JS, JavaScript, Oxford, COR5742

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Corriculo Ltd
complex projects. The ideal Games Developer will have; - Proven experience as a Games Developer - Strong proficiency in HTML and JavaScript - Experience with PixiJS for game development - Knowledge of SQL Server, including database management and optimization - Passion for gaming and staying updated with industry trends - Collaborating with designers … and other developers to bring game concepts to life Now what? If you're passionate about game development, with expertise in HTML, JavaScript, PixiJS, and SQL Server, and eager to create immersive gaming experiences, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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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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Senior Unreal Engineer (Web3 Games)

Brighton, 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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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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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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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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Senior JavaScript Developer Pixi.JS (Hybrid)

Mickleover, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Senior JavaScript Developer in our Hybrid Game Development department. You'll be pivotal in blending technical prowess and teamwork to deliver high-quality virtual i-gaming games. Your role involves coding, project planning, mentoring, and ensuring project success. Responsibilities: Lead … experience in a similar role. Strong planning and prioritization abilities. Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript (including ES6+ features), JSON, Node.js. Experience with game engines like Pixi.js or Phaser. Familiarity with source control (preferably Git) and unit testing in JavaScript. Beneficial Experience: Previous work in the iGaming industry. … Knowledge of video encoding and live streaming technologies. Familiarity with other development languages. Experience with automated testing and Agile methodologies. Relevant qualifications. Salary & Benefits: Annual salary: £50,000 to £55,000. Training portal for Business account for continuous learning. Employee discounts for various attractions, shopping, and holidays. Minimum more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £55000/annum
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Games Mathematician

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
1X2 Network
creative, fast-growing, independent software company. About 1X2 Network 1X2 has pioneered Virtual Gaming products since 2002 and are now at the forefront of game development with over 150 titles, including Virtual Sports, Table Games, Slots, Instant Win and shortly Multiplayer games in the iGaming industry. The … directed, communicating progress and delivering results within deadline. Maintaining and monitoring existing games developed by the company. Working with colleagues to test out new game ideas. Required Experience working with slot game mathematics. undergraduate/master’s degree in mathematics or other numerate disciplines – such as Statistics, Engineering more »
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VO Designer

Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Electronic Arts
the highest quality VO for our games. Edit, process, implement and mix placeholder and final VO content into the game. Work within the FrostED game editor to import, name, and organise voice over assets for in game playback Participate in voice over recording and performance capture sessions Contribute … with creative and technical solutions to improve VO in our games. Test and Quality Control of in-game audio assets Organise and update script documents, design documents, and voice over .wav files Work together with other disciplines to ensure good VO implementation and workflow. Work together with Localization to … Proficient with modern studio hardware, recording techniques, and software such as Reaper, ProTools, Sound Forge, Waves plugins, RX etc Experience or knowledge of audio game development tools, such as Wwise, FMOD, or other proprietary Editors. Basic technical proficiency or knowledge of 3D editors. Knowledge or experience with more »
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Tech Educator

Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
Klickstarters
into their products. With our skilled in-house creatives and vast network, we provide a comprehensive range of services spanning the entire software development journey - from pre-production to 3D design and development. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: As Tech Educator, your primary responsibilities include developing thorough educational … abreast of the latest advancements and best practices in Unreal Engine and Blender, integrating them into educational content accordingly. Collaboration with the content development team is crucial for refining existing materials and innovating new resources. Furthermore, providing constructive feedback and support to learners is integral to nurturing … a positive and encouraging learning environment. TECH EDUCATOR - ESSENTIAL SKILLS Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine and Blender, good understanding of 3D modelling, animation, and game development principles. Exceptional English communication and presentation skills, exhibited through both written and verbal channels. Possess a creative and innovative mindset, capable more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000
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Experienced, Senior or Principal Programmer (AAA Game Dev) – based in the UK

Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Amiqus - Games Recruitment Specialists
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of one of the UK’s most successful and ambitious indie game developers. They are a team globally renowned and respected for their technical achievements within the industry and are embarking on their most recently announced and hugely ambitious project. … looking for great engineers to join our team and help us build something new and surprising. You should have familiarity with all phases of game development, be self-directed, and enjoy the craft of making games. Whether you’re a graphics or physics expert, a gameplay or … a huge impact. Responsibilities Driving the design and iteration of new features through world class programming. Contribute to a humble, empathetic and ambitious development team. Drive the design and iteration of new features and games, making good use of feedback from those around you. Work well with others more »
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Track Designer (Racing Game, Web3)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
Glitch Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create high-quality race tracks that leverage the game’s unique mechanics. Full-time On-site preferred; remote work possible. Competitive salary including bonus and incentive schemes. Requirements 5+ Years in Level Design … Genuinely excited about web3 and its application to games. Overlapping knowledge of complementary disciplines such as 3Cs, environment art, cinematography, composition, system design and game design. Proven track record of creating great levels. Responsibilities Own all things Level Design at Super Glitch Games. Work with Level Artists to create … dynamic cameras driven by variables. Create Design tooling to streamline processes. Identify opportunities where levels and gameplay systems can improve the quality of the game and improve processes. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone bonuses. Share incentive plan. And more… About Us Super Glitch Games is an intimate 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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C# Unity Programmer

Tyne And Wear, England, United Kingdom
Kelly Services
satisfaction Foster teamwork and collaboration Ensure compliance with company policies Achieve training effectiveness and safety targets Requirements: Proficiency in C# and Unity Experience in game development and VR Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Knowledge of relevant software and technologies more »
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Game Development
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£31,500
25th Percentile
£32,500
Median
£41,235
75th Percentile
£57,500
90th Percentile
£73,500