Join our team as a Gameplay Designer and help us polish a high-profile survival horror project developed for a major UK client.

We're looking for an experienced Gameplay Designer to join an already advanced-stage production. This is not a concept or prototype phase - the core game is in place, and we're looking for someone who can identify weak spots, improve player experience, refine existing systems, and help deliver a polished final product.

You will work directly with our UK client, collaborating closely with both development teams and taking ownership of gameplay improvements throughout the final stages of production.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing gameplay systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Balance combat, exploration, progression, and resource management.
• Refine player experience based on playtests and internal feedback.
• Design improvements to existing mechanics while respecting the established vision.
• Create concise and well-structured design documentation when necessary.
• Work closely with programmers, artists, QA, and producers.
• Communicate directly with the client and participate in design discussions.
• Ensure proposed changes are realistic, technically feasible, and production-friendly.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional Game Designer experience.
• Documented commercial experience working on at least one Survival Horror game (required).
• Strong understanding of survival horror design principles, including pacing, tension building, resource economy, player psychology, and environmental storytelling.
• Proven experience balancing gameplay systems and improving existing mechanics.
• Ability to critically analyze gameplay and propose practical solutions.
• Experience preparing clear and structured design documentation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional English (B2/C1 minimum) - you will be communicating with UK based client from time to time.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on AA or AAA titles.
• Experience in Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
• Experience collaborating directly with external publishers or clients.
• Portfolio showcasing shipped commercial projects.

What We Offer

• B2B contract.
• Fully remote work.
• Flexible working hours.
• Direct collaboration with a major UK game industry client.
• Opportunity to have a significant impact on the final quality of a commercially developed survival horror title.
• No unnecessary meetings or bureaucracy.

Important: Applicants without documented commercial experience on Survival Horror titles will not be considered for this position. This is a mandatory requirement.