Character Designer

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Character Designer or similar role on shipped game titles.
• Proven experience taking character designs from concept through to full production and release.
• Strong passion for third-person action and combat-focused gameplay systems.
• Deep understanding of character design principles including strengths, weaknesses, counterplay, and gameplay balance.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original, thematic, and gameplay-integrated character designs.
• Experience working in iterative, prototype-driven development environments.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint-based workflows for ability or gameplay prototyping.
• Strong collaboration skills with animators, engineers, and cross-functional game development teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate design intent.
• Strong interest in gameplay systems and how character design influences player experience and engagement.
• Ability to respond to feedback and iterate quickly in a fast-paced creative environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote working model with flexibility to work from almost anywhere.
• Generous paid time off allowance.
• Additional studio-wide closures during summer and winter holidays (separate from PTO).
• Private medical and dental healthcare coverage.
• Private mental health support scheme.
• Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• Discretionary performance-based studio bonus.
• High-quality equipment provided for home workspace setup.
• Flexible, trust-based culture focused on outcomes over hours worked.
• Strong emphasis on autonomy, creativity, and ownership of work.
• Inclusive and collaborative environment centered on continuous improvement and craft excellence.