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Job Title


Lead Designer


Company : Climax Studios


Location : Portsmouth, England


Created : 2025-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, with an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats. We have a state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour. We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major AAA console title leading a team of passionate and highly experienced designers. Our ideal candidate would consider themselves both creative and technical and enjoy getting hands-on in creating, prototyping, and implementing game designs in engine. This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced Lead Level or Lead System Designer looking to progress. RequirementsExperience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games. Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design. Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters. Worked on and shipped at least two games. Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects. Highly proficient in using Unreal 5. Have a solid understanding of all disciplines. Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them. ResponsibilitiesLeads design team, passing on experience and expertise and leads by example. Estimates tasks and ensures team delivers high quality design work to that schedule. Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation. Performs design reviews with the team to ensure quality. Mentors and conducts regular one to ones with project’s design team. Works with programmers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product. BenefitsRegular social events Pension Fresh fruit and snacks A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment Ongoing training and development, with career progression Discount card for all the shopping centre stores Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops 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 PerksBring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio. Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio. Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily. In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights. Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties. Role Information: Studio: Climax Studios Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth Area of Work: Game Development Service: Create Employment Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time#J-18808-Ljbffr