Game Designer (6-Month FTC) UK Only - (Remote/Hybrid - Brighton)

Location: Remote or hybrid in Brighton, UK; candidates must have a valid UK work visa.

Company

hirify.global is a game studio behind PowerWash Simulator, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and other commercial games.

What you will do

• Write clear and concise game design documents.
• Participate in brainstorming, prototyping, tuning, gameplay pacing, level design, user experience, and difficulty-curve balancing.
• Iterate on game content and provide feedback to improve the player experience.
• Analyse and improve existing content, mechanics, and features based on playability and project goals.
• Research, develop, and design new game content and features.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to maintain high gameplay standards.

Requirements

• More than one year of employment as a game designer working on at least one commercial game.
• Working knowledge of the Unity game engine.
• Understanding of game design and development.
• Ability to pursue creative ideas, accept feedback and criticism, and objectively debate design decisions.
• Capacity to iterate repeatedly to improve existing content and features.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly and positive demeanour.
• Self-motivated and diligent.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary dependent on experience and a performance-related bonus.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00; no weekends, overtime, or crunch.
• 27 days of paid annual leave, UK bank holidays, and additional company leave days.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and pension benefits.
• Remote therapy sessions, eye tests, and standard glasses for display work.
• Game subscriptions, game codes, merchandise, Bike2work scheme, and opportunities to attend or speak at gaming events and conferences.
• Inclusive and welcoming culture with access to office facilities.

Hiring process

• Apply with a cover letter.
• Reasonable-adjustment requests can be included in the application.
• Candidates without a valid UK work visa cannot be considered.