Senior Game Designer (RPG)

Location: In-office in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning Newcastle-based game development studio creating RPG games, including a stylised Magical Girl RPG inspired by anime such as Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Madoka Magica.

What you will do

• Create design documentation for macro and micro loops, core progression systems, and other gameplay systems.
• Iterate and refine implemented design mechanics and gameplay features.
• Work in Unreal Engine 5 to implement and adjust gameplay systems.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure effective implementation of design solutions.
• Support the Technical Designer with feedback, documentation, and Unreal Engine 5 implementation.
• Document and share design best practices with team members.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of RPG systems and mechanics.
• Experience with ability-based combat.
• Strong design documentation, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with 3D art, animation, programming, and other disciplines.
• Experience running playtests, interpreting results, and making tangible improvements from player feedback.
• Experience implementing and working with Unreal Engine 5, not only designing on paper.

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of Magical Girl anime and its associated fanbase.
• Experience in the wholesome or cosy genre.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time, in-office position with flexible working hours.
• Work with a small, close-knit development team and contribute to a game designed for the Magical Girl community.
• 24 holidays, bank holidays, and two community volunteering days annually.
• Private healthcare with dental cashback and mental health support, plus an annual fitness and wellbeing allowance.
• Christmas bonus, Christmas studio closure, Metro travel pass scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and relocation assistance.
• Easy Metro and train access.