1 to 25 of 80 Permanent Game Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

Fractional Game Producer

Location
Kings Langley, England, United Kingdom
Fractional Game Producer Location: United Kingdom (Remote) Employment Type: Contractor Department: Production Job Summary Exient is seeking an experienced and highly organised Fractional Game Producer to support our team on a remote, contract basis. We're ideally looking for someone based in the UK. In this role … will manage game development projects across their lifecycle, from planning and production through to release and live operations, on a part-time basis of 20–25 hours per week. You'll work closely with our Malta-based cross-functional teams, including product, design, engineering ...

Head of UI/UX

Location
Horsham, England, United Kingdom
scale the UI/UX team structure, ensuring the right mix of artists, designers, engineers, and researchers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Game Design, Engineering, Art, Production) to integrate UI/UX seamlessly into the development pipeline. We are looking for a candidate with 10+ … Product Owner, following the franchise strategy – as defined by the Franchise Leadership Team – and the needs of the Projects – as defined by the Project Game, and Creative Directors. Work closely with Production to establish UI/UX budgets, timelines, and staffing needs. You will be accountable for the long ...

Senior Software Engineer GDK

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
technology that powers the next generation of gaming experiences. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing a shared game framework used across multiple products, platforms, and teams. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, influence technical direction, and help create scalable solutions that enable … game developers to build amazing player experiences faster and more effectively. If you're excited by solving difficult problems, collaborating with talented colleagues, and having a real impact on the future of gaming technology, we'd love to hear from you.We're looking for people who are full ...

Senior Programmer

Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology … energy to the development of our games.You will program primarily in C++ working with our in-house Cobra engine and cross-platform game code. As part of our development team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to apply, expand and share your expertise in modern ...

Head of Games Design

Hiring Organisation
Pure Talent Group
Location
M60 7RA, Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£70000 - £100000/annum
particularly maths-focused design leadership role, ideal for an experienced Games Designer or senior/lead Mathematician who combines a strong understanding of game design with the technical ability to model, simulate and balance games. You’ll have significant influence over how games are designed, tested and ultimately brought … international jurisdictions. The Role Lead the design of new online and mobile slot games, from initial concepts through to release. Develop and balance game mathematics, including RTP, volatility, hit frequency, paytables and feature behaviour. Build and oversee simulations and prototypes, using C++ or C# to test mechanics and validate ...

Senior Technical Artist – 12 Month Contract

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice. d3t’s Art team blends technical excellence with a passion for the craft of game development. Our expertise spans the full development cycle—from co-development on features and content to benchmark creation and work … guidelines/restrictions by means of performance profiling. Collaborate with the artists and feedback on how they can improve the performance of the in-game assets while maintaining visual fidelity. Able, when required, to take ownership of specific features of the game. Ensure all artwork adheres to guidelines regarding ...

Experienced Producer (AAA Game Dev)

Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Experienced Producer (AAA Game Dev) – based in the UK 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 … production, from coordinating and tracking development tasks, supporting QA and managing bug lists. You’ll have familiarity with all phases of game development, bringing builds together and going through the various submission pipelines for all major platforms. You will wear multiple hats, getting stuck ...

Technical Artist d3t - 12 Month Contract

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice. d3t’s art team blends technical excellence with a passion for the craft of game development. Our expertise spans the full development cycle—from co-development on features and content to benchmark creation and work … guidelines/restrictions by means of performance profiling. Collaborate with the artists and feedback on how they can improve the performance of the in-game assets while maintaining visual fidelity. Ensure all artwork adheres to guidelines regarding naming conventions, texture layering structures etc. Keep up to date with industry ...

Technical Artist – 12 Month Contract

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice. d3t’s art team blends technical excellence with a passion for the craft of game development. Our expertise spans the full development cycle—from co-development on features and content to benchmark creation and work … guidelines/restrictions by means of performance profiling. Collaborate with the artists and feedback on how they can improve the performance of the in-game assets while maintaining visual fidelity. Ensure all artwork adheres to guidelines regarding naming conventions, texture layering structures etc. Keep up to date with industry ...

Associate Technical Director

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 of everything … 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 time ...

LG Senior Build Engineer Lighthouse Games · Royal Leamington Spa · DevOps & Release Pay not stated 13d ago

Location
Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
build automation, continuous integration (CI), and deployment pipelines, you will architect and maintain robust build systems that support the complex needs of our game development projects. With a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance, you will lead initiatives to improve build infrastructure, implement best practices, and empower … Build Engineer or similar role in the gaming industry, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable build systems for large-scale game projects. Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Strong knowledge of build tools and version control systems, including ...

Lead UI Artist

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 ...

Game Designer

Location
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Meeple Corp is seeking an experienced Game Designer to help bring multiple established IPs to major digital platforms. You’ll play a key role in translating tabletop games into engaging digital experiences, shaping the overall user experience and metagame systems while balancing brand authenticity with intuitive digital mechanics. Working … closely with our small, collaborative team, you’ll help bring high-profile board game titles to life in a culture that values flexibility, shared responsibility, and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Define clear, intuitive game flows and user experience structures for new and existing digital adaptations, considering ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Location
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Stellar Entertainment mission! The 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 … front of 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. An exciting new project ...

Lead Producer - RuneScape - 12 month FTC

Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Lead Producer, you'll combine hands-on delivery with line management of a small team of producers, working closely with the Principal Producer and game development teams. This is a role for someone who brings calm to uncertainty, momentum to ambiguity, and knows … fostering a culture of clarity, collaboration and accountability. What we're looking for: Proven experience in games production is essential - you understand the game development lifecycle and have led delivery in a senior or lead capacity. Recent, hands-on producer delivery experience alongside line management - this role ...

TECHNICAL UI DESIGNER - 12 Month Contract

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Provider’ at Develop 2022 and were nominated in 2023 & 2024. d3t’s art team blends technical excellence with a passion for the craft of game development. Our expertise spans the full development cycle—from co-development on features and content to benchmark creation and work … your choice. The Role - Technical UI Designer: Work with the team to structure, plan, estimate, and implement features that align with the game's goals, accessibility, and technical standards. Work with engineers, scripters, UX designers, and UI artists to implement UI features such as 2D and 3D layouts, menu ...

TECHNICAL UI DESIGNER - 12 Month Contract

Location
Runcorn, England, United Kingdom
Provider’ at Develop 2022 and were nominated in 2023 & 2024. d3t’s art team blends technical excellence with a passion for the craft of game development. Our expertise spans the full development cycle—from co-development on features and content to benchmark creation and work … your choice. The Role - Technical UI Designer: Work with the team to structure, plan, estimate, and implement features that align with the game's goals, accessibility, and technical standards. Work with engineers, scripters, UX designers, and UI artists to implement UI features such as 2D and 3D layouts, menu ...

Technical UI Designer – 12 Month Contract

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice. d3t’s Art team blends technical excellence with a passion for the craft of game development. Our expertise spans the full development cycle. From co-development on features and content to benchmark creation and work … platforms in this Technical Art focused UI Role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with the team to structure, plan, estimate, and implement features that align with the game’s goals, accessibility, and technical standards. Work with engineers, scripters, UX designers, and UI artists to implement UI features such ...

Network Engineer (C++) - 6 month FTC (Brighton, Cardiff or Remote)

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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 Done … upcoming video games, responsible for designing, implementing, augmenting, and optimising robust, scalable, and low-latency network features and systems for a proprietary AAA game engine . A primary focus will be on developing and maintaining multiplayer server architecture , with particular expertise in listen mode game servers . ...

Character Artist (External Development) (FTC)

Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
first 26 weeks (to qualifying expectant mothers) Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios Studio funded learning and development opportunities Modern game development environment with the latest technologies Vibrant, modern city centre location with good transport links Travel Loan Scheme for Nottingham-based employees Fully subsidised … poly modelling, lighting, and PBR material authoring, with the ability to apply established best practices that minimise visual issues and bugs. Understanding of game engine tools, pipelines, and technical limitations (memory, GPU, CPU performance). Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, overcome setbacks, and identify ...

Community Support Manager

Location
Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
passionate about gaming, player experience and building strong connections between communities and development teams? We're working with a leading AAA game development studio seeking a Community Support Manager to support a major upcoming title. This opportunity will see you acting as the bridge between … communicated and effectively actioned. About The Role As a Community Support Manager, you will act as the bridge between players, customer support teams and game developers. Working closely with Community, Support and Development teams, you will oversee the processes that manage player feedback, issue escalation and support ...

Full Time - Lecturer in Digital, Computing & Creative Media

Location
Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom
teach across T Level, 16-18 BTEC programmes and UAL Creative media courses from level 1 to level 3 with a focus on Game development, Website development, Databases, spreadsheets and a range of skills to support learners in their journey to industry. Main Duties … candidates should have: Knowledge & Experience of Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Unity or Unreal Knowledge and experience of games art and animation, alongside web development would be desirable Ideally knowledge of BTEC, UAL Further/Higher Education programmes, T Levels and their associated administration systems A current teaching qualification ...

Principal Software Engineer – Game & Graphics Technology Integration

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
other offices across the UK) Are you interested in bringing new graphics and gaming technology into commercial games and game engines? This could be the role for you! The Game & Graphics Technology Integration (GTI) team helps developers adopt new Arm technologies by integrating them into game engines … feeds what we learn back into the teams building it. GTI is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across game-engine, graphics, and performance projects. The role combines hands-on engineering with architecture, mentoring and collaboration. Projects often begin before all the answers are known ...

Lecturer: Digital, Computing & Creative Media – Games & Web

Location
Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom
range of courses including T Level, 16-18 BTEC, and UAL Creative Media from level 1 to level 3 with a focus on Game development, Website development, Databases and related skills to support learners toward industry readiness. You will plan, deliver and assess learning, ensure ...

Senior Software Engineer

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to take the lead on a high-impact porting programme across our existing portfolio of game titles. You’ll play a key role in bringing established games to a new platform working on technically challenging software-focused projects within a collaborative … experienced engineering team.Our game titles are developed in C/C++, with rendering implemented in DirectX and OpenGL. Collaborating with our team of QA Engineers, you’ll play a key role ensuring that each ported title looks feels and performs in tto verify that each ported title behaves exactly ...