Game Development Jobs in Southampton

8 of 8 Game Development Jobs in Southampton

Senior Technical Animator

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Kinetic Games
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 Role: We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled … character, creature, camera and object 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 the programming team to define … Gamescom, Twitch Con EU & US, EGX and Develop Brighton Relocation Package Annual performance bonus Employee of the month vouchers Personal wellbeing allowance Referral Scheme Sabbatical Leave Training & Career Development Vitality Health Insurance that includes Vision, Dental and Travel Aviva Life Insurance 30 days holiday including birthday and wellbeing day More ❯
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Graduate Software engineer

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Leonardo UK Ltd
could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role. You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part … of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership. At … For the Graduate Software Engineer role, the acceptable degrees are: Software Engineering Computer Science Computing and IT Software Development for Business Applied Software Development Games Development Digital and Technology Solutions Or other STEM related degrees Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally More ❯
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Quality Analyst

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. We are a passionate team of developers using Unity to continually improve and expand the horror experience of Phasmophobia, available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. About the Role: We are seeking a … and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Tester with VR and PSVR2 experience to join our team. As a QA Tester, you will ensure the quality and functionality of our game, Phasmophobia, across multiple platforms. Your role involves working closely with the development team to identify and report bugs, suggest improvements, and help deliver a polished gaming experience. … introduce new issues. Participate in team meetings to discuss progress and suggest improvements. Requirements: Experience as a QA Tester or similar role on shipped titles, preferably within the horror game genre. Experience testing in PC VR and PSVR2 environments. Understanding of the game development process, especially for post-launch content. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving More ❯
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Senior Technical Artist

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Kinetic Games
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 Role: We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Tech … our visuals are not only 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, designers, and programmers to create … to date with the latest 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 Unity, including working with prefabs More ❯
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Senior Technical Artist

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: 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 Role: We are looking … our visuals are not only 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, designers, and programmers to create … to date with the latest 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 Unity, including working with prefabs More ❯
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C++/Unreal Engineer

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
/optimize graphic features using Unreal Engine mainly on console gaming. Requirements: Experienced working with Unreal, C++ Shader programming Worked with APIs i.e Vulkan and DirectX Worked on Console game development and has previously shipped a game/project If this position is of interest and you match the requirements listed. Please do reach out! #J More ❯
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Head of Operations

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Kinetic Games
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. As we continue to expand our team and projects, we're committed … creativity - ensuring our people, tools, and systems are all working in sync. You’ll work directly with the CEO and collaborate closely with our HR Manager, Financial Lead, development department heads, and external partners. Whether it’s supporting studio strategy, overseeing vendor contracts, refining onboarding, or managing facilities; you’ll be at the operational heart of Kinetic Games. … Contribute to long-term strategy and scaling plans, policy development, and team culture initiatives. Organise and lead company team events Requirements: Experience leading operations in a hybrid game studio (ideally 20–100 people). Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Great communication; able to work across departments with clarity and empathy. Comfortable working with budgets, policies, and More ❯
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Head of Operations

Southampton, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
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. As we continue to expand our team and projects, we're committed to building a … creativity - ensuring our people, tools, and systems are all working in sync. You’ll work directly with the CEO and collaborate closely with our HR Manager, Financial Lead, development department heads, and external partners. Whether it’s supporting studio strategy, overseeing vendor contracts, refining onboarding, or managing facilities; you’ll be at the operational heart of Kinetic Games. … Contribute to long-term strategy and scaling plans, policy development, and team culture initiatives. Organise and lead company team events Requirements: Experience leading operations in a hybrid game studio (ideally 20–100 people). Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Great communication; able to work across departments with clarity and empathy. Comfortable working with budgets, policies, and More ❯
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