Rebellion - Game Designer

Game Designer is needed in United Kingdom.

Client: Rebellion

Location: Warwick, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Join Rebellion, a company independently developing and publishing incredible video games for 30 years. We are looking for an experienced Game Designer to contribute to our diverse video game portfolio across various genres and styles. The Design team creates and maintains games from concept to release, working closely with specialists to implement engaging gameplay using innovative mechanics. As a Game Designer, your role will involve all stages of game development from ideation, prototyping, to final execution and polishing. You will create design documentation, collaborate with artists and programmers, and ensure alignment with the creative vision. Additionally, hands-on work with game setup, data set maintenance, and in-game content production using visual scripting tools is required. This position can be based in Oxford, Warwick, or Runcorn, providing flexibility and collaboration opportunities.

Requirements

Essential:

• Professional experience as a Game Designer in the video game industry.
• Strong understanding of game design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with creating game design documentation and gameplay prototypes.
• Knowledge of the game development lifecycle and production pipelines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed game design documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to iterate on and refine game mechanics.
• Use in-house development tools to implement gameplay features.
• Contribute to the creative process with feedback and innovative ideas.
• Support the project through playtesting and evaluating game systems.
• Maintain consistent gameplay language and style across the game’s mechanics.

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package including:

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure & Bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan (including dental and vision).
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• EAP with Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.
• Various discounts, freebies, and social events.

Office Location and Culture

Our Oxford headquarters is a short walk from the city center, well-connected by transport links. The open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation with access to facilities like free hot drinks and dining options nearby. We pride ourselves on a friendly, creative atmosphere that fosters growth, inclusion, and work-life balance. Rebellion encourages representation across demographics to enhance creativity and product quality.

Additional Information

If this role doesn’t perfectly fit you, we have a range of other positions available and welcome speculative applications through our website. Visit our Careers page to discover current vacancies.