Graduate Level Designer - Warhammer: Age of Sigmar
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 hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.Â
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a graduate level designer to work on our real time strategy game, based on Games Workshopâs Age of Sigmar universe.
Working under the direction of the senior design team, youâll learn how to take levels from initial layout to final release, ensuring that all narrative and gameplay goals are met, on schedule and to the best possible quality. In addition, youâll also help out with a variety of other design tasks as needed, including testing out game mechanics, writing supporting documentation and aiding in balancing feedback sessions.
Responsibilities
- Design, script and implement levels using our proprietary tools and engine.
- Collaborate with the art team to achieve visual excellence without compromising gameplay.
- Playtesting and balancing to ensure high levels of quality
- Clear and concise documentation.
About you
- Essential:
- Display a passion for video games creation and level design in particular.
- Experience of creating levels using current industry standard tools or equivalent proprietary software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to take feedback and criticism, and understanding how to interpret that into constructive outcomes.
- Good at coping with deadlines, able to make clear and constructive decisions in a timely manner, and remain positive whilst under pressure.
- Ability to view games from both player and developer perspectives.
- Desirable:
- Familiarity with scripting languages or visual scripting tools (e.g. Lua, Blueprint visual scripting)
- Experience adjusting existing systems to refine and balance gameplay
- Knowledge of multiplayer and online gaming and culture
- Passion for real time strategy games and storytelling
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.Â
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health. Â
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.Â
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative. Â