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Lead Game Designer (Creative Management Simulation)

Frontier Developments • United Kingdom
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Lead the design vision and execution for a portfolio of Creative Management Simulation titles. Manage and mentor a team of designers while collaborating with the Game Director to deliver high-quality experiences. Requires extensive experience in senior design leadership, systems design, and player psychology.

Key Highlights
Ownership of design for major feature areas and entire projects
Line management and career development for the Design Team
Driving game quality through playtests, player feedback, and QA reporting
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Design Team on an entire project and take ownership of design for major feature areas.
Provide line management to designers, including performance management, career development, and mentoring.
Work with the Game Director to ensure delivery on the game's vision.
Manage project risks and identify blockers and inefficiencies.
Drive quality using playtests, player feedback, QA reporting, and personal insights.
Design game features, create in-game content, and balance game systems.
Collaborate closely with other development disciplines to build understanding and gain alignment.
Manage game design documentation and communication across the team.
Work with Production to ensure effective feature prioritisation and work scheduling.
Technical Skills Required
Game Design Systems Design Campaign Design
Benefits & Perks
Success-based annual bonus
Share option schemes
Life assurance
Private family healthcare
Flexitime working hours
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
In-house subsidised catering
Relocation support
Cycle to Work scheme
Free bike servicing
Nice to Have
Experience working on management games
Knowledge of UX/UI design principles
Experience of supporting and growing live games

Job Description

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.

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