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Are you an experienced Executive Producer looking for an opportunity to lead a cutting-edge game development product? This 3-month contract (with the possibility to extend) offers the chance to drive the full production lifecycle, ensuring seamless collaboration across technical and creative teams while managing successful … studio integrations. Key Responsibilities Oversee end-to-end production, from development to market adoption. Own roadmaps, delivery timelines, and daily operations of the product team. Partner with engineering, design, and product leadership to prioritise features and ensure high-quality output. Manage technical integrations with client studios using the … and optimise agile workflows across teams. Champion the product internally and externally, ensuring successful execution at every stage. What You Bring 7+ years of game development experience with a track record of shipping titles in a senior production role. Deep knowledge of game development More ❯

Are you an experienced Executive Producer looking for an opportunity to lead a cutting-edge game development product? This 3-month contract (with the possibility to extend) offers the chance to drive the full production lifecycle, ensuring seamless collaboration across technical and creative teams while managing successful … studio integrations. Key Responsibilities Oversee end-to-end production, from development to market adoption. Own roadmaps, delivery timelines, and daily operations of the product team. Partner with engineering, design, and product leadership to prioritise features and ensure high-quality output. Manage technical integrations with client studios using the … and optimise agile workflows across teams. Champion the product internally and externally, ensuring successful execution at every stage. What You Bring 7+ years of game development experience with a track record of shipping titles in a senior production role. Deep knowledge of game development More ❯

to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK;(and soon to be Brighton!), we thrive at the … with a team of passionate developers, designers, and artists to create engaging and high-quality gaming experiences. What You'll Do: Develop Systems and Game Features: Use Unity and C# to bring game features and their underlying systems to life. Identify and Resolve Issues: Maintain game stability … and performance by troubleshooting and fixing bugs. Collaborate: Work within a cross-functional team to plan and deliver work for an exciting game title. Code Reviews: Help maintain high standards across the codebase and champion best practices. Contribute to Process Improvements: Enhance development processes and tools continuously More ❯

combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We are dedicated to helping studios and publishers navigate the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape. With offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive on the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done … quality and performance of UI systems. Code Maintenance: Write clean, maintainable, and optimised code for UI features, screens, menus, and HUDs. WHAT WE VALUE: Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems). Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding … Style Sheets) knowledge and understanding C++ Bonus: Coherent and SolidJS experience UI System Expertise: Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain UI systems in game environments. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking and debugging skills. Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams. Self More ❯

combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We are dedicated to helping studios and publishers navigate the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape. With offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive on the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done … quality and performance of UI systems. Code Maintenance: Write clean, maintainable, and optimized code for UI features, screens, menus, and HUDs. WHAT WE VALUE: Game Development Experience: 3+ years of programming experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal, or proprietary systems). Technical Proficiency: Strong C++ …/C# skills and solid math foundations. UI System Expertise: Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain UI systems in game environments. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking and debugging skills. Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams. Self-Motivation: Capacity for self More ❯

Gleam Games is looking for a talented Senior Game Artist to join our team and contribute to the creation of engaging and visually stunning mobile games. In this role, you will be involved in all stages of asset creation, from concept development to final rendering, working closely … is a global role, requiring collaboration with international teams, and fluency in English is essential for effective communication. Key Responsibilities: Create high-quality in-game graphics, including characters, animals, environments, buildings, and other game elements. Develop concept art and final rendered assets while maintaining the visual style of … each project. Collaborate with other departments (game design, development, and animation) to ensure cohesive visuals. Adapt and refine assets based on feedback to meet game production needs. Required Skills and Qualifications: Minimum 4 years of experience in game art. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other More ❯

Game Optimisation Engineer (12-month Contract) If you are an outstanding and passionate game developer with a keen eye for performance optimisation and you love the idea of making a positive impact on the next generation of AAA mobile games, then this will be a fantastic opportunity for … Hybrid Your Role Your role as a Games Optimisation Engineer will give you the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of engineers and game developers to optimise game performance, develop R&D projects, and support game companies through talks and tutorials. The role allows you to … collaborate with major players in the game ecosystem and contribute to a new generation of AAA mobile games on the company’s hardware. Your experience and knowledge will be a valuable resource as you analyse mobile games, provide insights to performance as well as take the lead on R More ❯

About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. About the … PSVR2 experience to join our team. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our game, Phasmophobia, across multiple platforms. You will work closely with our development team, using your keen eye for detail to identify and report … to discuss progress, share insights, and suggest improvements. Requirements: Experience as a QA Tester or similar role on shipped titles, preferably within the horror game genre. Experience testing in both PC VR and PSVR2 Understanding of the game development process, particularly for post-launch content creation. More ❯

Our client is seeking a Game Engineer to join them for a 12-month contract working on low-level game engine development. Responsibilities: Develop game engine plugins, Android APIs, and demos to support and enhance game development processes. Analyse mobile games to provide developers … with valuable performance insights. Optimise the performance of game engines and AAA mobile games for improved efficiency and user experience. Support Developer Relations activities through technical talks, tutorials, and blog posts. Work on development for R&D projects focussing on improving game performance. Required Skills & Qualifications … Proven experience in developing high-fidelity games using a commercial game engine, ideally with a focus on engine development. Strong proficiency in modern C++ and object-oriented design principles. Hands-on knowledge of game engine technologies and development pipelines, including graphics, physics, and collision systems. Experience More ❯

Are you a Machine Learning Engineer looking to shape the future of game development? We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join a talented team, using cutting-edge AI to create innovative and immersive game worlds. If you have experience in machine learning, generative … engineering , this is an opportunity to work on projects enjoyed by millions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement machine learning-driven features to generate dynamic game worlds Contribute to a collaborative, ambitious, and creative development team Design and iterate on new features, incorporating feedback from peers Work independently … the ability to collaborate within a team Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment If you are passionate about AI-driven game development and ready to make an impact, apply now through Alfie at Skillsearch More ❯

demands a blend of technical skills, creative vision, and a deep understanding of real estate and the built environment. Key Responsibilities: Digital Twin Development: Create and maintain Digital Twin models of real estate projects, integrating data and visuals for real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis. Collaborate with data … technology , and the AEC industry. Explore and implement innovative solutions to improve workflows and project outcomes. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, 3D Design, Game Development, or a related field. Advanced training or certification in Unreal Engine is a plus. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of … integrating IoT data into Digital Twin environments. Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C++ or Python) for custom functionality in Unreal Engine. Familiarity with other game development engines such as Unity. Familiarity with real-time collaboration tools such as Twinmotion or Datasmith. Understanding of the real estate market More ❯

unique opportunity to take full ownership of projects, from conceptualisation to deployment, influencing architectural decisions and ensuring the high performance and reliability of our game services. This role is ideal for someone with a startup mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to lead teams in a … dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Game Development: Design and develop interactive, high-performance live casino games using Java and the Spring Framework , maintaining the highest quality standards across all deliverables. Micro-services Architecture: Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and loosely coupled micro services for game components, ensuring … the system’s modularity and adaptability. Containerisation & Orchestration: Manage and deploy game services in Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimal resource allocation, smooth scaling, and high availability. Leverage containerization technologies like Docker to streamline deployment processes. Cloud Integration: Utilise cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud to build, deploy More ❯

Senior Game Designer - UK Only (Remote/Hybrid/Brighton) Design Remote or Brighton Full-time We're Futurlab, the award-winning game studio behind PowerWash Simulator, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and many more awesome games. We are looking for an Experienced Game Designer with … foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, check out the Life at Futurlab page for reasons why you'd love working here! As a Senior Game Designer, you will have responsibility for managing the design, implementation and documenting of new levels and content. This will involve working alongside the design … and art teams to greybox, iterate on, implement, test and present new levels - working within the already established game design and content pipeline. You will intimately learn and understand all stages of the level creation process and be confident and effective in providing guidance and direction to members of More ❯

We can only accept applications from candidates who live and have the right to work in the UK OVERVIEW Waffle Studio is a startup game studio creating mobile puzzle games for all ages. Our flagship game, Waffle (wafflegame.net), has over 470,000 daily players worldwide and the game … puzzle makers, and we are very excited about it! We are seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join our growing puzzle game studio, to bring new web-based puzzle games to life, from conception through to launch and beyond. You’ll work on new and existing … and player engagement principles Experience using serverless architectures with cloud-service providers such as AWS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, or related field Ability to create mockups and assets using design software (Figma, Adobe Illustrator) Experience using JS and CSS to drive animations More ❯

We can only accept applications from candidates who live and have the right to work in the UK OVERVIEW Waffle Studio is a startup game studio creating mobile puzzle games for all ages. Our flagship game, Waffle (wafflegame.net), has over 470,000 daily players worldwide and the game … puzzle makers, and we are very excited about it! We are seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Developer to join our growing puzzle game studio, to bring new web-based puzzle games to life, from conception through to launch and beyond. You’ll work on new and existing … and player engagement principles Experience using serverless architectures with cloud-service providers such as AWS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, or related field Ability to create mockups and assets using design software (Figma, Adobe Illustrator) Experience using JS and CSS to drive animations More ❯

to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t … adheres to coding standards. What We Value: Strong Technical Skills: Proficiency in C++ and significant experience with Unreal Engine, including a deep understanding of game architecture, optimization, and 3D math. Engineering Excellence: A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality and best practices. … we still want you to apply. Our team members come from a variety of different industries, not all of which are immediately relevant to game or software development, and we welcome all candidates of similarly varied backgrounds, communities, and identities. Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer More ❯

Game Optimisation Engineer - 12 Month Contract Apply remote type Hybrid locations Communications House, Staines-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 10, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R102530 Position Summary Samsung is a global leader in high … enthusiastic and innovative engineers to join our team in Staines-upon-Thames. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with major players in the Game Ecosystem and to contribute to the next generation of AAA mobile games on Samsung devices. We are looking for enthusiastic Software Developer with extensive … and a passion for performance optimisation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with developing games and will have a holistic understanding of how game engines work. This is a 12 month contract working via one of our preferred recruitment agencies on a hourly rate. We are located in More ❯

Location: Remote (UK & EU) Reports to: Lead Artist Hours: Full Time (37 hours/week) About our Client Milky Tea is an award-winning game development studio based in Liverpool. Their talented team of 25 works across the UK and EU, creating memorable gaming experiences with cutting … brands, platforms, and publishers. Role Overview Milky Tea is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to lead the creation of stunning visuals for their upcoming game titles. The successful candidate will set the artistic benchmark, mentor other VFX artists, and collaborate with designers, programmers, and the art team to enhance … z2bz0 years as a VFX artist in the games industry. Proven experience with Unity, including Shader Graph and particle systems. Shipped at least 1 game titles. Proficiency in 3D tools (3dsMax, Maya, Blender) and 2D tools (Photoshop, Substance). Technical knowledge of game performance standards, asset optimization, and More ❯

Location: Remote (UK & EU) Reports to: Lead Artist Hours: Full Time (37 hours/week) About our Client Milky Tea is an award-winning game development studio based in Liverpool. Their talented team of 25 works across the UK and EU, creating memorable gaming experiences with cutting … brands, platforms, and publishers. Role Overview Milky Tea is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to lead the creation of stunning visuals for their upcoming game titles. The successful candidate will set the artistic benchmark, mentor other VFX artists, and collaborate with designers, programmers, and the art team to enhance … z2bz0 years as a VFX artist in the games industry. Proven experience with Unity, including Shader Graph and particle systems. Shipped at least 1 game titles. Proficiency in 3D tools (3dsMax, Maya, Blender) and 2D tools (Photoshop, Substance). Technical knowledge of game performance standards, asset optimization, and More ❯

Location: Remote (UK & EU) Reports to: Lead Artist Hours: Full Time (37 hours/week) About our Client Milky Tea is an award-winning game development studio based in Liverpool. Their talented team of 25 works across the UK and EU, creating memorable gaming experiences with cutting … brands, platforms, and publishers. Role Overview Milky Tea is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to lead the creation of stunning visuals for their upcoming game titles. The successful candidate will set the artistic benchmark, mentor other VFX artists, and collaborate with designers, programmers, and the art team to enhance … z2bz0 years as a VFX artist in the games industry. Proven experience with Unity, including Shader Graph and particle systems. Shipped at least 1 game titles. Proficiency in 3D tools (3dsMax, Maya, Blender) and 2D tools (Photoshop, Substance). Technical knowledge of game performance standards, asset optimization, and More ❯

Location: Remote (UK & EU) Reports to: Lead Artist Hours: Full Time (37 hours/week) About our Client Milky Tea is an award-winning game development studio based in Liverpool. Their talented team of 25 works across the UK and EU, creating memorable gaming experiences with cutting … brands, platforms, and publishers. Role Overview Milky Tea is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to lead the creation of stunning visuals for their upcoming game titles. The successful candidate will set the artistic benchmark, mentor other VFX artists, and collaborate with designers, programmers, and the art team to enhance … z2bz0 years as a VFX artist in the games industry. Proven experience with Unity, including Shader Graph and particle systems. Shipped at least 1 game titles. Proficiency in 3D tools (3dsMax, Maya, Blender) and 2D tools (Photoshop, Substance). Technical knowledge of game performance standards, asset optimization, and More ❯

Company Overview: We are partnering with an innovative and forward-thinking game development studio, known for creating captivating and technically advanced games that engage a global audience. The studio is driven by a passion for crafting meaningful gaming experiences and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. … you will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge features that utilize Machine Learning to create dynamic, procedurally generated game worlds. You will collaborate with a dedicated and forward-looking team to design, implement, and iterate on new features, helping to shape the future … of their games. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of new and existing features utilizing Machine Learning to generate immersive, procedurally generated worlds within the games. Collaborate with a humble, empathetic, and ambitious development team to push the boundaries of innovation in the gaming space. Drive the More ❯

About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. About the … rigs that are efficient, flexible, and easy to use. Implement and maintain animation systems and state machines within Unity, ensuring smooth and polished in-game animations. Develop tools to streamline animation pipelines and workflows. Work closely with artists and programmers to troubleshoot rigging, skinning, and implementation challenges. Collaborate with … EU & US, EGX and Develop Brighton Relocation Package Annual performance bonus Employee of the month vouchers Personal wellbeing allowance Referral Scheme Training & Career Development Vitality Health Insurance that includes Vision, Dental and Travel Aviva Life Insurance 30 days holiday including birthday and wellbeing day More ❯

Lead Generalist Programmer to take technical ownership of this studios in-house open-world multiplayer game creation framework built on UE5. The role is hybrid, involving 2 days a week at their Guildford studio. Benefits include – Pension, Healthcare, possible future bonuses, 25 days minimum holiday £90-£120k base salary … role - They’re seeking an experienced, product-focused technical leader to take charge of the technical vision and execution of their open-world multiplayer game creation framework. You’ll operate as a founding engineer or technical cofounder, a future CTO/TD, helping scale their modular, multiplayer-first sandbox … and performance optimization. Understnading web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) for platform or dashboard/launcher related features. Experience building or contributing to game development tools for teams or communities. Previous work in fast-moving startup or small team environments. Value alignment You thrive in fast More ❯

About the Company: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continuously improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, currently available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. About the … stunning but also performant and technically optimized. You will play a key role in developing new tools, solving pipeline challenges, and ensuring that our game runs smoothly across multiple platforms. Your expertise will help push the visual quality of Phasmophobia while maintaining efficient workflows. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with artists … tools, techniques, and best practices in real-time graphics and optimization. Participate in regular team meetings, providing technical insights and support to improve the game's visual quality and performance. Requirements: Professional experience as a Senior Tech Artist or similar role, on a shipped Unity title. Strong experience with More ❯