Game Development Jobs in London

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Games Mathematician

London, United Kingdom
Aristocrat Leisure
As a Games Mathematician, you will be responsible for designing math models, writing simulations to verify game models and contributing to overall game design for our online RMG slot games. The role requires a keen interest in gambling games, combinatorial mathematics, statistics, coding and an aptitude for creative problem solving. The ideal candidate would excel at working in … with others as well as under their own initiative. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities: Creation and management of gaming math documents ensuring that they are synchronised with the game model throughout game development. Development of game simulations that output a wide range of data points and accurately model the creative ideas generated in tandem … with Game Producers. Liaising with Game Developers to convey game logic in an understandable manner to ensure a smooth game creation process. Drive game ideation with fresh and creative ideas, keeping a pulse on the wider gambling and online slot environment. Proactively communicate about work status, blocking issues and possible workflow improvements. What We're More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Games Mathematician

Central London, London, United Kingdom
Aristocrat
mission to bring joy to life through the power of play Job description: As a Games Mathematician, you will be responsible for designing math models, writing simulations to verify game models and contributing to overall game design for our online RMG slot games. The role requires a keen interest in gambling games, combinatorial mathematics, statistics, coding and an … wide range of tasks with others as well as under their own initiative. Key Responsibilities: Creation and management of gaming math documents ensuring that they are synchronised with the game model throughout game development. Development of game simulations that output a wide range of data points and accurately model the creative ideas generated in tandem … with Game Producers. Liaising with Game Developers to convey game logic in an understandable manner to ensure a smooth game creation process Drive game ideation with fresh and creative ideas, keeping a pulse on the wider gambling and online slot environment. Proactively communicate about work status, blocking issues and possible workflow improvements. Required profile: What More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Game Designer (Weapons)

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Gunzilla Games
ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO … honest communication. We're proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we're building. ABOUT THE JOB Gunzilla Games is looking to recruit a Senior Game Designer (Weapons) to join us in working on weapons design and balancing for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, currently … available as Early Access on PlayStation5, Xbox Series X S, and PC. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Senior Game Designer, you will: Take ownership of the design of weapon features and combat systems, driving end-to-end implementation across the team. Balance weapons and combat mechanics to ensure exciting and fair gameplay, considering weapon attributes, statistics, and overall combat flow. Investigating More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Online Client Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companiongroup
is a AAA co-development 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 an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive … expertise in integrating GBaaS solutions (e.g. Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma). Preferably Microsoft Azure PlayFab. Excellent understanding of UE5's networking framework and Client-Server Game Architecture Excellent C++ programming skills, including proficiency in modern C++ standards (C+ and C+) Familiarity with cross-platform multiplayer game development (PC/Console) Strong experience … downloadable content (DLC) systems, and leaderboards Experience with Epic Online Services (EOS) Familiarity with integrating other online services (e.g., Toxicity Management Platforms, VoIP solutions, etc.) Experience in developing custom game backend solutions Experience with one or more Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) Benefits: Clear career progression path with opportunities for advancement, increased responsibilities, and compensation. Fully remote position More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Graphics Programmer

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Steel City Interactive
About Steel City Interactive SCI was born out of passion for video games and boxing, with the ambition to create an authentic and exciting boxing game that does justice to the sport we love. What started as a fun prototype has grown into ‘Undisputed’, the first major boxing video game in over a decade. SCI is a welcoming … who come from other industries. We all bring knowledge and learn from each other. Together we are driven by ambition to bring the world of boxing into a video game like never before. Remote working within the UK only The Role We're looking for a Lead Graphics Programmer to help shape the future of our game. In at … the start as we pivot to UE5 you'll be responsible for the development of new rendering features for our game, optimising and maintaining the graphical performance of our product to AAA fidelity. You will be working in collaboration with a highly talented, diverse team to create world-class gameplay. Responsibilities Lead and mentor the Graphics team More ❯
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iGaming Product Owner

London Area, United Kingdom
REI Development Services
to join our client's team (NetBet) and to support the formulation of the C-suite's vision and strategy. About the Role - Your primary responsibilities include product development based on feedback, continuous market research and to be working closely with the development team to ensure business requirements are met. Responsibilities Work closely with the C … direction Cross-Platform Strategy - Develop and implement strategies that ensure a seamless user experience across various platforms, including mobile applications and web interfaces Mobile Application Oversight - Collaborate with development teams to oversee the design, development, and deployment of mobile applications, ensuring they align with the overall product vision and meet user expectations Platform-Specific Feature Management … testament to innovation and commitment to excellence. We partner with leading online casino and sports betting platforms (NetBet, BetFirst, Casino777), delivering unparalleled customer service and cutting-edge software and game development. Our global network offers an extraordinary platform for collaboration and communication, sparking innovation and growth. Apply now and embark on a journey filled with opportunities. More ❯
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iGaming Product Owner

City of London, London, United Kingdom
REI Development Services
to join our client's team (NetBet) and to support the formulation of the C-suite's vision and strategy. About the Role - Your primary responsibilities include product development based on feedback, continuous market research and to be working closely with the development team to ensure business requirements are met. Responsibilities Work closely with the C … direction Cross-Platform Strategy - Develop and implement strategies that ensure a seamless user experience across various platforms, including mobile applications and web interfaces Mobile Application Oversight - Collaborate with development teams to oversee the design, development, and deployment of mobile applications, ensuring they align with the overall product vision and meet user expectations Platform-Specific Feature Management … testament to innovation and commitment to excellence. We partner with leading online casino and sports betting platforms (NetBet, BetFirst, Casino777), delivering unparalleled customer service and cutting-edge software and game development. Our global network offers an extraordinary platform for collaboration and communication, sparking innovation and growth. Apply now and embark on a journey filled with opportunities. More ❯
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Senior Engine Programmer, Amazon Games

London, United Kingdom
Amazon
Amazon Development Center (Romania) S.R.L. At Amazon Games, our ambition is to create bold new experiences that foster community in and around our games. Our team of game industry veterans is developing and publishing live service AAA multiplayer games and developing original IPs, including New World: Aeternum and an upcoming title based on The Lord of the … Senior Engine Programmer who is as excited about games as we are. In this role, you will contribute to a technical mandate on a AAA multiplayer online battle arena game title built on Unreal 5. You will assess the ability of new technologies to deliver and drive innovation, reliability, performance and productivity gains. It's an opportunity to work … on the latest technologies and build a truly next generation experience for our players. Key job responsibilities - Work on a competitive game experience, with strong focus on performance, reactivity and accuracy. - Work on low-level CPU optimization on a wide range of PC hardware - Design and implement new engine runtime features for our game - Design and implement APIs More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Learning & Development

London, United Kingdom
Pole To Win International
settings. Knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities within the video games industry. Competitive basic salary All full-time employee benefits Who we are Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has … grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to … the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development. Discover opportunities in Asia, North America, South America, Europe and beyond. Experience our side of life, for more information, visit More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Game Division China

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Virtuos
Head of Game Division_Shanghai location: Shanghai, China PLAY, GROW and WIN To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves on constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. Virtuosi … forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences every day. So join us to Play, Grow and Win – together. Role & Responsibilities Serve as the strategic leader for the studio’s game division, setting the direction and growth of the division in alignment with the company's overall goals. Represent the game division at the highest level within the company … and to external stakeholders, to cultivate strong relationships with clients and industry partners. Oversee the development of multiple game projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with company strategy and market trends. Develop and implement division-wide policies and procedures to standardize and optimize the game development process. Establish and manage the division's budget, ensuring team More ❯
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Head of Game Division China

London Area, United Kingdom
Virtuos
Head of Game Division_Shanghai location: Shanghai, China PLAY, GROW and WIN To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves on constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. Virtuosi … forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences every day. So join us to Play, Grow and Win – together. Role & Responsibilities Serve as the strategic leader for the studio’s game division, setting the direction and growth of the division in alignment with the company's overall goals. Represent the game division at the highest level within the company … and to external stakeholders, to cultivate strong relationships with clients and industry partners. Oversee the development of multiple game projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with company strategy and market trends. Develop and implement division-wide policies and procedures to standardize and optimize the game development process. Establish and manage the division's budget, ensuring team More ❯
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Lead Technical Artist

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
be responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering, guiding the technical art direction of the project while mentoring a team of Technical Artists. As we scale our game development capabilities, we need someone with a sharp eye for performance, a passion for optimization, and a desire to push creative boundaries through tech. You will report … Tech Art & Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain scalable art pipelines and tools to support artists and designers. Collaborate with engineering to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine. Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain … resource planning and contribute to project milestone pacing. Coordinate with department leads to align priorities across disciplines. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 5+ years of experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped titles. Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role. Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools More ❯
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Lead Technical Artist

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
be responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering, guiding the technical art direction of the project while mentoring a team of Technical Artists. As we scale our game development capabilities, we need someone with a sharp eye for performance, a passion for optimization, and a desire to push creative boundaries through tech. You will report … Tech Art & Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain scalable art pipelines and tools to support artists and designers. Collaborate with engineering to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine. Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain … resource planning and contribute to project milestone pacing. Coordinate with department leads to align priorities across disciplines. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 5+ years of experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped titles. Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role. Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools More ❯
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Lead Technical Artist

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
be responsible for bridging the gap between art and engineering, guiding the technical art direction of the project while mentoring a team of Technical Artists. As we scale our game development capabilities, we need someone with a sharp eye for performance, a passion for optimization, and a desire to push creative boundaries through tech. You will report … Tech Art & Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain scalable art pipelines and tools to support artists and designers. Collaborate with engineering to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine. Lead technical problem-solving and support debugging of art-related performance issues (e.g., draw calls, LODs, shaders, memory usage) Oversee shader development, optimization, and documentation. Maintain … resource planning and contribute to project milestone pacing. Coordinate with department leads to align priorities across disciplines. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 5+ years of experience in game development, with at least 2 shipped titles. Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role. Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, Material Editor, and optimization tools More ❯
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Senior Game Programmer, London

London, United Kingdom
Supercell
Squad Busters is on the quest of setting a new standard for success of a Supercell game. If you know anything about our history as game makers, then you know we are setting the highest possible bar. About the Role At Supercell, client programmers are at the heart of the team, working together with designers, product managers and artists … talent. We make games as a team, so we work together to achieve the best results . All of us are driven by the amazing opportunity to make a game played by millions of avid fans and to push the boundaries of what great game development and live operation means. If this sounds exciting to you … then you might just be the person we are looking for! Responsibilities Craft high-quality features and tech that help players enjoy our games more Be passionate about the game and contribute design ideas to help it be better Write robust code to be used by millions of players Work closely with the team on shared goals while individually More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Tooling Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Lead Tooling Engineer | Games Development | £80k | Fully Remote Are you passionate about building powerful, intuitive tools that empower creative teams? Do you love solving complex technical challenges and want to shape the future of interactive storytelling? Our client is creating immersive narrative experiences across mobile, console, PC, and the cloud—and we’re looking for a Lead Tooling … Contribute to the studio’s long-term technology roadmap with room to grow into senior leadership What We’re Looking For: Proven experience leading the development of game or creative tools at scale 3+ years of hands-on Unity 3D experience Experience with tooling for multi-platform deployment (PC, console, mobile) Strong leadership and communication skills; able … Salary and Benefits: Salary up to £80k Remote working Employee equity plan Company pension Flexible working practices Stock options Chance to progress career Tech Stack & Tags: Unity 3D | C# | Game Tools | Internal Tooling | Multi-Platform | Console | PC | Mobile | Remote | Engineering Leadership If you’re ready to build tools that power the next generation of interactive narratives—and grow your More ❯
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Lead Tooling Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Lead Tooling Engineer | Games Development | £80k | Fully Remote Are you passionate about building powerful, intuitive tools that empower creative teams? Do you love solving complex technical challenges and want to shape the future of interactive storytelling? Our client is creating immersive narrative experiences across mobile, console, PC, and the cloud—and we’re looking for a Lead Tooling … Contribute to the studio’s long-term technology roadmap with room to grow into senior leadership What We’re Looking For: Proven experience leading the development of game or creative tools at scale 3+ years of hands-on Unity 3D experience Experience with tooling for multi-platform deployment (PC, console, mobile) Strong leadership and communication skills; able … Salary and Benefits: Salary up to £80k Remote working Employee equity plan Company pension Flexible working practices Stock options Chance to progress career Tech Stack & Tags: Unity 3D | C# | Game Tools | Internal Tooling | Multi-Platform | Console | PC | Mobile | Remote | Engineering Leadership If you’re ready to build tools that power the next generation of interactive narratives—and grow your More ❯
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Senior Online Client Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Senior Online Client Engineer | Up to £80k | Multiplayer AAA | Fully Remote Our client is a widely renowned game development support studio working with some of the world's biggest AAA studios to support the production and development of AAA multiplayer game titles. They operate by embedding seamlessly within a client's in-house team … the globe, they value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. Due to business growth, my client is looking to recruit an Experienced Online Game Developer, with industry experience in C++ and Unreal Engine to join their expanding Engineering team. As an Online Game Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects … of the online services, contributing to the overall vision of projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for their clients' audiences. Responsibilities: Support AAA game studios in the delivery of multiplayer features such as online servers, loading and lobby systems, and matchmaking. Collaborate with wider design and engineering teams to support and integrate their features into the online systems. More ❯
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Senior Online Client Engineer

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Senior Online Client Engineer | Up to £80k | Multiplayer AAA | Fully Remote Our client is a widely renowned game development support studio working with some of the world's biggest AAA studios to support the production and development of AAA multiplayer game titles. They operate by embedding seamlessly within a client's in-house team … the globe, they value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. Due to business growth, my client is looking to recruit an Experienced Online Game Developer, with industry experience in C++ and Unreal Engine to join their expanding Engineering team. As an Online Game Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects … of the online services, contributing to the overall vision of projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for their clients' audiences. Responsibilities: Support AAA game studios in the delivery of multiplayer features such as online servers, loading and lobby systems, and matchmaking. Collaborate with wider design and engineering teams to support and integrate their features into the online systems. More ❯
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Senior Online Client Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Senior Online Client Engineer | Up to £80k | Multiplayer AAA | Fully Remote Our client is a widely renowned game development support studio working with some of the world's biggest AAA studios to support the production and development of AAA multiplayer game titles. They operate by embedding seamlessly within a client's in-house team … the globe, they value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. Due to business growth, my client is looking to recruit an Experienced Online Game Developer, with industry experience in C++ and Unreal Engine to join their expanding Engineering team. As an Online Game Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects … of the online services, contributing to the overall vision of projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for their clients' audiences. Responsibilities: Support AAA game studios in the delivery of multiplayer features such as online servers, loading and lobby systems, and matchmaking. Collaborate with wider design and engineering teams to support and integrate their features into the online systems. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £80000/annum Fully Remote Working | AAA Games
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Production Director

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people … the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Rocksteady Studios is seeking an accomplished Production Director to optimise our development processes, team organisation, project communication, and planning. In your role you will foster continuous improvement in production disciplines across all titles and nurture your team to excel in their … the games industry, on projects at scale. Shipped multiple AAA console and PC games. Forward thinking leader who can deliver operational excellence in complex, interconnected environments. Expert knowledge of game development production methodologies, tools, and best practices. Experience developing and mentoring a team of Producers and motivating a wider multi-disciplinary team. A role model of personal More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Gameplay Programmer

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Warner Media, LLC
to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people … challenging problems. Key Responsibilities Driving and implementing new core gameplay features through all stages of production: design, scheduling, implementation and polish. Giving constructive and proactive input into the development of new features and the iteration of existing ones. Working closely with team members from all disciplines, communicating technical concepts and requirements in a way that facilitates smooth workflow … main gaming platforms and the requirements needed to develop software for them. Unreal Engine experience an advantage. Skill Requirements Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title. Strong, demonstrable videogame design skills. A good understanding of game technology principles. Must be a team player and know the importance of listening to others. An avid More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lean Operations Specialist (Manager) - London

London, United Kingdom
Pole To Win International
Experience in industry-specific experience if needed is a plus. What's in it for you? Competitive Base salary Who we are Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technical Designer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
new gameplay systems and features directly inside Unreal Engine. This role bridges gameplay programming and design, enabling rapid prototyping, feature integration, and scalable tool creation to help expand the game world. You will report directly to the Game Director , working closely with gameplay engineers, designers, animators, VFX, and audio teams to translate feature ideas into working systems. If … feature implementation across disciplines. Share technical knowledge across the team to strengthen overall design capabilities. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 4-5+ years of experience in game development, with at least one shipped title. Strong Unreal Engine experience, especially Blueprints. Solid general game design knowledge and systemic thinking. Ability to build and maintain … writing, or narrative integration. Familiarity with enemy layout and encounter design. Ability to balance systemic features with scalability in mind. About Couch Heroes Couch Heroes is a growing, international game studio dedicated to creating a social gaming platform that celebrates creativity, expression, and meaningful player connection. We’re building something new: a modular, social-first game world that More ❯
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Technical Designer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Couch Heroes
new gameplay systems and features directly inside Unreal Engine. This role bridges gameplay programming and design, enabling rapid prototyping, feature integration, and scalable tool creation to help expand the game world. You will report directly to the Game Director , working closely with gameplay engineers, designers, animators, VFX, and audio teams to translate feature ideas into working systems. If … feature implementation across disciplines. Share technical knowledge across the team to strengthen overall design capabilities. We’re Ideally Looking For: Must-Haves: 4-5+ years of experience in game development, with at least one shipped title. Strong Unreal Engine experience, especially Blueprints. Solid general game design knowledge and systemic thinking. Ability to build and maintain … writing, or narrative integration. Familiarity with enemy layout and encounter design. Ability to balance systemic features with scalability in mind. About Couch Heroes Couch Heroes is a growing, international game studio dedicated to creating a social gaming platform that celebrates creativity, expression, and meaningful player connection. We’re building something new: a modular, social-first game world that More ❯
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Game Development
London
25th Percentile
£25,000
Median
£30,000
75th Percentile
£35,000