Lead Designer

Lead Designer role at Climax Studios, based in Portsmouth, England, driving high-quality gameplay systems on AAA titles, leading a team, and working hands-on in-engine.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead Designer or Senior Designer on AAA titles
• Shipped multiple titles, with ownership of core gameplay systems or features
• Strong track record of driving design from concept through implementation to ship
• Deep understanding of gameplay systems, player experience, and iteration processes
• Confident working hands-on in engine (Unreal preferred, not required)
• Strong cross-discipline collaboration
• Experience working with external stakeholders or clients
• Ability to contribute to and present pitches and early concepts
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and advocating for the best player experience

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• Friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers