Lead Designer needed in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Lead Designer

Company: WORKHUB AGENCY

Job Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Job Salary: 0 USD per month.

Date Posted: April 17, 2025

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Job Description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle. We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major AAA console title leading a team of passionate and highly experienced designers. Our ideal candidate would consider themselves both creative and technical and enjoy getting hands-on in creating, prototyping, and implementing game designs in engine.This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced Lead Level or Lead System Designer looking to progress. Experience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games.Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design.Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters.Worked on and shipped at least two games.Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects.Highly proficient in using Unreal 5.Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them.RESPONSIBILITIESLeads design team, passing on experience and expertise and leads by example.Estimates tasks and ensures team delivers high quality design work to that schedule.Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation.Performs design reviews with the team to ensure quality.Mentors and conducts regular one to ones with project’s design team.Works with programmers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product. Excellent holiday packageRegular social eventsA friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environmentOngoing training and development, with career progressionGroup Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPAGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePrivate Dental InsuranceGroup Income ProtectionCompany Pension SchemeCycle To Work SchemeEye-Care VouchersPerks In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.Role Information: ENStudio: Climax StudiosLocation: Europe, United Kingdom, EdinburghArea of Work: Game DevelopmentService: CreateService Type: DesignEmployment Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeKeywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYKeywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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