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Senior Game Designer

Posted: 01/10/26
Recruiter:Pure Talent Group
Reference:3187189426
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Designer
Salary:£70,000 - £90,000 Annual
Location:City, Derbyshire
Description: Senior Games Designer Up to £90k - Hybrid role 2-3 days at a Midlands Based Office

We re looking for an experienced Games Designer to join an established iGaming business and help shape the next generation of casino and slot games.

This is a creative, hands-on role for someone with a strong iGaming/gambling background, who understands what makes a great game and can take an idea from concept through to launch.

The Role
  • Develop original game concepts, themes, features and mechanics.
  • Shape ideas into engaging, visually-led game experiences.
  • Work with artists, developers and product teams to bring concepts into production.
  • Create visual concepts, storyboards and clear design documentation.
  • Present ideas to the wider studio and key stakeholders.
  • Research player behaviour, market trends and competitor products to inform new concepts.
  • Help adapt games for different markets and ensure designs meet relevant requirements.
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years' experience in game design within iGaming or gambling sector.
  • Strong experience designing slot and/or casino-style games.
  • A strong creative eye and understanding of visual presentation and player experience.
  • Experience using design, prototyping or storyboarding tools.
  • Good knowledge of the online gaming market and current game trends.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to explain and champion creative ideas.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a deadline-driven environment.
  • UK passport holder
Nice to Have
  • Experience delivering games into North American markets.
  • Experience with Unity, Unreal, Godot or another game engine.
  • Programming experience, such as C++.
  • Experience creating game prototypes or simulations.
  • Previous mentoring or leadership experience.

Benefits
  • Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working 2 3 days in the Midlands studio.
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Extra day off for your birthday.
  • Pension and life assurance.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Employee share purchase scheme.
  • Occasional fully funded overseas travel.
How to Apply: If you're an experienced Games Designer looking for a creative role where you can have genuine ownership of new game development, we'd love to hear from you.

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