Permanent Game Development Jobs in the UK

1 to 25 of 64 Permanent Game Development Jobs in the UK

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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Lead JavaScript Developer with Pixi.JS

Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CV Bay Ltd
Overview: Join our team as the Lead JavaScript Developer in our Interactive Game Development department. You will lead a small team, shaping the technical aspects of our software development projects. We are looking for a natural leader who can inspire innovation and ensure the delivery … of high-quality games. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Guide the development team with technical expertise. Architectural Support: Contribute to game design and architecture. Coding and Development: Lead by example in coding tasks. Code Review: Maintain high-quality code through regular reviews. Adherence to Standards: Ensure coding … Collaborate with QA teams for comprehensive testing. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Minimum 3 years of game development experience. Proficiency in JavaScript and Pixi.JS. Prior leadership or senior developer experience. Strong knowledge of game development principles. more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £58000 - £60000/annum
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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 Software Engineer

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
World Makers
We are a dynamic video game startup based in Cambridge, UK, dedicated to creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences. Our team consists of passionate professionals who are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in gaming. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our … team and help us develop and maintain our cutting-edge game technologies and systems. As a Senior Software Engineer at World Makers, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the systems that power our online games. You will work closely with our game development … on the team to ensure that our work meets the highest standards Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in game development and infrastructure engineering, and proactively identify new opportunities for growth and improvement Requirements 5+ years experience in software 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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Fullstack PHP Developer / Barnsley / Game Development

Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Fullstack PHP Developer/Barnsley/Game Development/Laravel/React/JavaScript/Vue/AWS/S3/Elasticsearch/MySQL Are you looking to work with cutting edge technology that is used by millions of people worldwide? Or perhaps you have a passion … AWS exposure Comfortable working with MySQL Some of the benefits include: £60,000 salary Once a week to their Barnsley office £500 personal development budget New laptop of your choice 30 days holiday plus bank holidays The role for you?! Next steps is to apply below or send … does not offer sponsorship and is only available to UK residents who can commute to their Barnsley office. Fullstack PHP Developer/Barnsley/Game Development/Laravel/React/JavaScript/Vue/AWS/S3/Elasticsearch/MySQL more »
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Senior Producer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Milky Tea Studios
Indie games experience due to volume we cannot reply to all candidates with outside of sector experience. Milky Tea is an award-winning video game development studio based in Liverpool working REMOTELY. Their exceptionally talented team work across the UK and the EU, developing memorable gaming experiences … Overview of Role We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented experienced Producer to take the helm of a game development team. In this pivotal role, you will steer the creation of exhilarating PC, console, and mobile games from concept, to launch. … into playable realities. From ensuring seamless day-to-day operations to championing innovation and excellence, your impact will resonate through every aspect of our game development journey. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Production Management Build robust project specifications, roadmaps, and costings adaptable to changing environments. Produce detailed production more »
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Unreal Game Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Unreal Game Developer | £55k - £60k | Fully Remote | UK Based Langham Recruitment is excited to represent a highly reputable AAA-rated global gaming studio, that specialises in Unreal Engine game development. Operating as an embedded part of their client's in-house teams, my client seamlessly collaborates with them … to bring their visions to life and games to market. They work with some of the industry’s leading game studios and have created some of the most exciting and innovative games on the market. They aim to combine talented and passionate individuals, with a culture that values direction … Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency and is registered in England and Wales (reg 11525223). Keywords: Unreal, C++, UE4, UE5, Git, Games, Development, Programmer, Multiplayer more »
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Producer

Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Dubit
and your own progression in the industry! We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Producer to join our team and oversee our production of game, app, or experience development from the discovery phase right through to delivery. In this role, you will collaborate closely with developers, our … 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: Proven experience in project management in a related field, preferably within the gaming industry. Solid knowledge of project management … management and change management processes. Experience in delivering and managing projects for external clients. Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Game Design or a related field would be a plus but not a necessity Certification in Project Management (such as PMP, PRINCE2) or Scrum Master more »
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Senior Producer

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
Double Eleven
their way through fearsome mobs in Minecraft Dungeons, battle each other and the environment in Rust Console Edition and most recently worked with Bethesda Game Studios to craft new adventures for Vault Dwellers around the world in Fallout 76. Most recently, we worked with Rockstar Games to bring the … building an environment of team ownership, personal accountability, recognition, appreciation, collaboration and constructive feedback Establish goals with capable team management to help deliver a game’s vision and guide the team in determining what truly returns player value for the effort Be focused on managing the execution of the … of information to improve our games for our players Help develop and utilise data & analytics to measure the progress and success of a games development Be an ambassador of our company and our values to partners, the general public or anyone else we engage with on our journey 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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Generalist Programmer C++ UE4/5

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Amiqus - Games Recruitment Specialists
with this studio on a multiplatform title that has achieved over 200m+ downloads to date! DUNDEE, SCOTLAND HYBRID Based in Dundee, Scotland, this independent game development studio take pride in crafting fun, memorable experiences for all ages, and are on the lookout for talent to join them … current and future projects, across PC, Console and Mobile. They are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Generalist Programmer to support their development teams. They’re looking for someone who is confident in developing and improving low … level systems; who takes an active interest in improving the efficiency and productivity of their team; and who has demonstrable experience in multi-platform game development using Unreal Engine. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role. Applicants should have current eligibility to work in the UK more »
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Games Developer, HTML, Pixi.JS, JavaScript, Oxford, COR5742

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Corriculo Ltd
complex projects. The ideal Games Developer will have; - Proven experience as a Games Developer - Strong proficiency in HTML and JavaScript - Experience with PixiJS for game development - Knowledge of SQL Server, including database management and optimization - Passion for gaming and staying updated with industry trends - Collaborating with designers … and other developers to bring game concepts to life Now what? If you're passionate about game development, with expertise in HTML, JavaScript, PixiJS, and SQL Server, and eager to create immersive gaming experiences, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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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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Technical Director (Online Services)

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
mustard
mustardFX are teaming up with a world-class digital entertainment company, breaking down barriers in the video game industry. Focusing on "Follow The Sun" Development, our client works on some of the biggest games in the industry Internally and as a Co-Dev Studio. Looking for good … humans with incredible talent, the studio is looking for a Technical Director of Online Services to lead engineering teams for a number of AAA Game Projects across PC & Consoles. Operating in an Unreal Engine Studio, you'll execute as a leader, ensuring that code quality, reusability, and documentation are … Title - Technical Director (Online Services) Location - US/Canada (Fully Remote) Responsibilities: Leading a team of dedicated engineers, creating and supporting online/backend game services Expertise in multiple game engines, backend game architectures (P2P, dedicated servers, authentication, entitlements, etc.), and how they relate to system design more »
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3D Character Artist

United Kingdom
Record Games Ltd
Team as a 3D Character Artist at Record Games! Located near Worthing, UK, Record Games is an innovative indie studio building a social music game to unleash your inner musician. We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced 3D Character/General Artist to join us on … a 2-3 month contract, with potential for extension. This role will be central in developing our new social music game IP, which features a vibrant, punky, anime-inspired aesthetic. In this role you will play a pivotal part in leading the development of the game … creating optimised 3D models for mobile platforms, understanding the constraints and capabilities of these devices Solid understanding of character systems and their implementation in game environments Experience in Game Development (Unity) and working with game assets Ability to work independently and remotely to meet project more »
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UX/UI Game Designer - Apple Vision Pro

London Area, United Kingdom
WongDoody
UX/UI 3D Game Designer - Apple Vision Pro Craft the core experience for a groundbreaking AR game! Are you a visionary designer passionate about crafting engaging gameplay mechanics and user experiences (UX/UI)? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for translating … ideas into intuitive interfaces? If so, we want you on our team to develop a phenomenal game for the new Apple Vision Pro! In this role, you'll be the mastermind behind the fun! You'll collaborate closely with our talented 3D and Unity development team to … efficient collaboration). Work closely with the Unity development team to ensure smooth integration of your gameplay and UI designs into the game engine. Prototype gameplay mechanics and UI elements using appropriate tools (collaboration with the Unity team for technical prototyping may be involved). Possess a more »
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Senior Unreal Engineer (Web3 Games)

Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Super Glitch Games
Position & Context You will be responsible for game features and tooling implementation at Super Glitch Games. You must be ambitious in your career, passionate about games, and self-motivated to create and maintain game features and tooling to the game’s needs. Full-time On-site preferred … developing online live-service features. Overlapping knowledge of complementary disciplines such as tooling, back-end and smart contracts. Proven track record of creating core game features. Responsibilities Own all Game Tooling and Feature Development at Super Glitch Games. Write clean, maintainable, performant and readable code. Develop … game data driven features and tooling. Work with Designers to refine feature requirements. Ensure features and tools are optimized and performant. Problem-solve performance and stability issues where necessary. Work closely with neighboring disciplines to ensure smooth feature implementation and content development. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible working hours. Milestone more »
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Environment Artist for a leading Gaming Studio

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis UK
Artist with several years’ experience. Reporting to the Lead Environment Artist, you will be responsible for the creative design and technical implementation of our game worlds along with the creation of gameplay items, environmental objects/props architecture and beautiful flora to furnishing our game worlds. You will … have a varied and challenging role in our game's development maximising quality as well as efficiency. CONTRACT £35,000 - £45,000 annual salary (with flex) Remote/Hybrid Working Initial 18 Month contract WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Someone to work closely with the Environment Lead … to create 3D props, define and build vast, scalable, open-world environments. • Create outstanding game assets from concept that meets our quality bar. • Iterate and improve the look of pre-existing game assets to use in our world that improves player experience. • Prototype content, workflows and features and more »
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Software Engineer (Gaming)

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Light & Wonder
Position Summary Join our innovative software team, collaborating with graphic artists and game designers to craft cutting-edge video game software for both the UK and international gaming markets. This senior software engineer position is perfect for a seasoned professional with a strong background in industries like video … Spinningfields district, we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. Our team of over sixty highly skilled content developers is dedicated to designing and producing game content for markets worldwide. But it's not all work; we also organize regular social activities, including nights out and board game nights. … Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of delivering game content and play a key role in enhancing the software team's overall performance. Develop software while adhering to coding standards, release procedures, and established processes. Follow a self-determined project plan to ensure timely software delivery. Actively participate in code reviews more »
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Senior Technical Artist

London Area, United Kingdom
DiverseJobsMatter
each discipline and problem solve between departments. Senior Technical Artist is a multifaceted role responsible for bridging artistic vision and technical expertise in a game development environment. They comprehend the functional impact of artistic development across the business, possesses cross-team knowledge, and communicate effectively … also maintains regular contact with the Lead Environment Artist, Principal Animator and Senior Character Artist. Key Responsibilities Understand the functional impact of artistic development in other areas of the business; identify potential bottlenecks and blockers to artistic progress at an early stage and communicate clear ideas and concepts … Assist with the maintenance of texture, shader, and material libraries Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in the Art pipeline Design and create high-quality game assets while adhering to/implementing technical standards Collaborate with the wider Art & Animation team to provide assets compatible with Animation/Match Team 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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Technical Director

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
Online Services Technical Director | AAA Games | Up to £120k | Co-Development Studio | Fully Remote Our client, a AAA co-development studio, is looking to hire an Online Services Technical Director for a newly created role within the company. In your capacity as Online Services Technical Director … data and guarantee regulatory compliance, establish and implement security methods and compliance requirements. Work directly with the teams responsible for product management, QA, and game development to offer exceptional multiplayer features and smoothly integrate online services into gaming experiences. Oversee vendor and technology partner relationships, making use … as Python, C++, Go, or C#. Thorough understanding of backend architectures for K8S, AWS, Azure, and/or GCP Knowledge of one or more game engines (Unreal, Unity, proprietary, Godot). Track record of success in managing technical teams and producing outcomes in a hurried, team-oriented setting. Working more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £100000 - £120000/annum Up to £120k | Fully Remote | AAA G
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Lead Backend Programmer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
People Can Fly Studio
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in 2002, we … creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one … and implement backend services for the PCF Online Services Platform, tailored for online gaming. Provide tools and frameworks for smooth backend service integration with game clients and servers. Implement protective measures against threats and ensure adherence to data protection laws. Regularly refine the performance of online services, focusing on more »
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Animation Director - Multiple Projects

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Rebellion
team to make a key impact on multiple projects we have in the works, including a strategic shooter, a post-apocalyptic survival action game, and a dark Sci-Fi shooter. This role would be a great opportunity for a Lead Animator who is looking to take the next … practice people management techniques Collaborate with Head of Art, Designers, Programmers and Producers to balance creative vision with production realities. Create high quality, in game animations to the highest standard in line with the style and demanded by the project Verify the quality of animation in the game … and Character Studio Easily able to animate realistic human motion Expert knowledge of rigging and skinning Able to produce high quality animation in different game engines including Unreal Expert knowledge of the video game development process and production pipelines Extensive knowledge of best practice people management more »
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Game Development
10th Percentile
£31,500
25th Percentile
£32,500
Median
£51,250
75th Percentile
£58,438
90th Percentile
£101,250