Game Development Jobs in the UK

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Tech Educator

London, England, 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 »
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Software Engineering Lead (Game Development Services)

United Kingdom
Keywords Studios
At Keywords Studios, we are delivering a strengthened Create service line to our clients, combining the cross-functional expertise of our Game Development and Art Services. Collaborating across our global integrated network of 70+ studios, our talented Keywords teams deliver the highest quality video game content … as helping shape fresh content from the ground up in partnership with our clients. Forgotten Empires, a Keywords Create studio, is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 80+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of … members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed to standard. Requirements Proven C++ experience Previous leadership experience. 2+ years experience in the video game industry (with at least 1 completed project) Experience working in a team environment. B2-C1 English level – conversational and written. Player/Development 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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Front End Game Developer, Pixi.JS

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Front End Game Developer, Pixi.js - Online Gambling Location: Remote (UK) Salary: £45,000 per annum Are you a talented Front End Developer with a passion for gaming? Do you thrive in a dynamic, agile environment? We are a leading supplier of gambling games, systems, and machines, with a focus … on innovation and quality. Currently, we're seeking a Front End Game Developer to join our experienced and growing online Game development team. Overview of Role: As a Front End Game Developer, you'll be responsible for developing and coordinating the creation of online video … games content. Working closely with our Senior Game Producer and Graphics team, you'll ensure timely completion of projects while adhering to our company's software best practices. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of our development ethic, and you'll play a key role in more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £44000 - £45000/annum
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Game Development Teacher

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Manchester College
to inspire the next generation of Games designers? The Manchester College wants to hear from you! If you are a qualified and experienced Games Development Teacher, with a strong background in achieving great results and can support students with outstanding teaching and learning, then we have a career … path for you! What we are looking for Working at our City Campus Manchester, as a Games Development teacher, you will report into our head of department. You will have the opportunity to Introduce students to Game Art career pathways and industry standards. Provide hands-on project … based learning, supporting students in creating their own Game Art assets utilising industry software and tools. Work with a team of dedicated and enthusiastic teachers all working towards the same common goal, educating our future. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Game Art and Development more »
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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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QA Analyst - Metaverse

United Kingdom
Tomorrow Recruitment Ltd | B Corp™
Virtual Reality, VR, QA Tester, Metaverse, Immersive Tech, AR, UX, Video Game Development, Software Testing Metaverse Quality Guardians Wanted - Virtual Reality (VR) QA Tester Are you passionate about delivering flawless virtual experiences? We are working with a global digital media business to find the guardian of quality … only the most polished and seamless content. To excel in this role, you'll need: - A background in QA testing, software testing, or video game development - Deep knowledge of mobile game mechanics and user experience (UX) principles - Excellent writing and reporting skills to clearly document findings … team of quality champions, ensuring that the metaverse delivers nothing but the best! Virtual Reality, VR, QA Tester, Metaverse, Immersive Tech, AR, UX, Video Game Development, Software Testing more »
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Data Analyst

United Kingdom
Dubit
Data Visualisation: Build and maintain dynamic visualisations and reports using Power BI, effectively communicating key metrics and insights to diverse audiences. Custom Metrics Development: Collaborate with developers to plan and implement custom metrics and analytics in apps, games, and websites, enhancing our ability to track and measure success. … 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 : A degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business, or a related field. Experience working in the gaming, education, or entertainment … latest features and tools. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. Join our team of passionate professionals and bring your game development expertise to the forefront. Apply now and embark on an exhilarating journey of creativity and innovation. If you have the skills more »
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AI Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
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 the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. We are seeking a skilled Game Developer with expertise in NPC behaviour systems and playable characters to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Unreal Engine … debug issues related to NPC behaviours. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and NPC behaviour technologies. Requirements: Proven experience in game development, specifically with NPC behaviour systems. Proficiency in Unreal Engine. Expertise in Behaviour Trees, Utility AI, Pathfinding, FSMs, and GOAP. Strong programming more »
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Quality Assurance Analyst

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
existing requirements and develop new requirements and processes as needed Tag worlds using our internal tools ✨ What We're Looking For: Experience in video game development 🎮 Knowledge of mobile game mechanics 📱 Excellent writing and reporting skills ✍️📊 Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written 🗣️💬 💡 Why Join Our more »
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Graduate Level Design

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
Lighthouse Games
along side the future greats of the gaming industry. As a Graduate Level Designer at Lighthouse Games you will work with the wider development team to design and implement cutting edge features and levels within our world. You will work with and learn from our world-class Design … the design process, from ideation to implementation Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless and cohesive design and development process Requirements Strong portfolio showcasing a … range of design projects, including level design Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to plan and meet scheduled goals Passion for gaming and game development Desirable Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5 Experience working in a studio or as part of a large team Benefits more »
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Principal Vehicle Artist

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
Lighthouse Games
visual quality and artistic direction of our projects. In this position, you will lead a team of Vehicle Artists in terms of feature development and collaborate closely with other departments to create industry-leading vehicle content. You will push the boundaries of vehicle modelling, employing advanced techniques to … you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding junior artists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will contribute to the research and development of new processes and techniques, driving forward the artistic vision of our projects. Key responsibilities include: Iteration and delegation of new features Collaborating with … techniques Excellent communication and leadership abilities Track record of successfully leading a team Desirable skills and qualifications: Experience in the gaming industry Knowledge of game development pipelines and workflows Expertise in substance designer and other texture authoring tools Benefits 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your more »
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Quality Analyst Video Games

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Principle
salary of £82-84k PAYE inside IR35 The role: Quality Assurance Engineer Working alongside global development teams Working on video games development and mobile game mechanics About you: An ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment Demonstrable Python development skills more »
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QA Engineer Video Games

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Principle
month contract initially with a strong likelihood to be extended Salary of £74-£76k inside IR35 PAYE The role Working alongside global development teams You will Work with data science to determine which … worlds to review Test worlds against existing requirements, developing new requirements and processes as appropriate What you need to succeed Experience with video games development Knowledge of mobile game mechanics Demonstrable Python development skills and the ability to write test automation scripts Excellent skill in more »
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Quality Assurance Analyst

United Kingdom
Aquent
to review • Test worlds against existing requirements, developing new requirements and processes as appropriate • Tag worlds using internal tooling. Skills: • Experience in video games development • Knowledge of mobile game mechanics • Excellent skill in writing and reporting • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Client Description: Our Client is more »
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Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
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 the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As a Game Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects of game development, contributing to the overall vision of our projects, and … pursuit of excellence as part of a vibrant and dedicated team aspiring to become one of the premier engineering studios globally! Requirements: Experience with game development and prototyping while making sound architectural and algorithmic decisions. Collaborate closely with art, design and fellow engineers to develop and refine more »
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Senior Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
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 the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous and transparent communication as highly as technical skills. As a Senior Game Developer, you will be essential in shaping all aspects of gameplay, contributing to the overall vision of our projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming … pursuit of excellence as part of a vibrant and dedicated team aspiring to become one of the premier engineering studios globally! Requirements: Experience with game development and prototyping while making sound architectural and algorithmic decisions. Collaborate closely with art, design and fellow engineers to develop and refine 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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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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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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Frontend Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CATCHES
and implement intuitive interfaces that delight our users.From conceptualization to deployment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle, ensuring our products are both visually stunning and highly functional. Responsibilities: Develop, and maintain multiple front end web applications Collaborate with back end … and languages such as Go. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Experience with Immersive Stream technologies such as Google Stream, Luna, GFN. Experience with Game Development technologies such as Unreal Engine Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. What Working with Catches Looks Like 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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Expert VFX Artist (Web3 Games)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
and self-motivated to create high-quality dynamic VFX that communicates critical information to the player with a visual flare that aligns with the game’s aesthetic. Full-time On-site preferred; remote work possible. Competitive salary including bonus and incentive schemes. Requirements 5+ Years in VFX & Unreal Engine. … driven by physics and cosmetic variables. Create VFX tooling and templates. Ensure VFX are optimized and performant. Identify opportunities where VFX can enhance the game’s quality. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure VFX works harmoniously with other content. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone bonuses. Share … incentive plan. 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 working on a mobile-first web3 racing more »
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Online Client Engineer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Companion Group
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 the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising … designing and implementing engaging multiplayer functionalities. Requirements: Assist in delivering high-quality multiplayer gaming experiences. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to implement multiplayer game features. Ensure seamless integration of online solutions with a focus on security, reliability, and performance. Translate technical and end-user requirements into application functionality … Strong debugging and optimisation skills in a multi-threaded, networked environment. Experience with object-oriented programming languages (C++ and C# preferred). Knowledge of game-specific networking concepts, including object replication, client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, server migration, dedicated servers, time synchronisation, prediction, quality of service (QoS more »
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Technical Director/ Expert

London Area, United Kingdom
Tencent
allow the team to efficiently produce high quality work on time and on budget. An inquisitive mind and understanding of the latest technology in game development. Involvement in strategic product planning, franchise and lifecycle management. Ensure effective processes are in place for project tracking, including milestone reviews and feedback … organizational skills and ability. Experience managing a production team ideally externally—experience with medium-large teams or development studios within the video game industry within one location and globally. An understanding of a wide range of project management concepts, tools, and approaches and an ability to tailor more »
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Game Development
10th Percentile
£32,500
25th Percentile
£37,500
Median
£53,750
75th Percentile
£60,000
90th Percentile
£101,250