The Vehicle Handling Designer will implement key vehicle systems with respect to the creative direction and technical constraints of the project.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing approved designs within the vehicle editor;
- Create and maintain game design documents as required;
- Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and consistency of work;
- Collaborate with the user research lab and QC teams in regards to playtests of prototypes and implement feedback into work;
- Understand best practices, production pipelines and workflows;
- Plan, estimate and prioritise time frames for the competition of day to day tasks and track progress using the designated tools;
- Contribute to the handling, gameplay, and mechanics setup;
- Prioritise and meet deadlines, document and communicate progress, participate in design meetings;
- Assist the Lead Game Designer in any other ad hoc duties as required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Passion, knowledge and a strong interest in a wide range of video games, especially driving genre;
- An active interest in real world vehicles and motorsports, and the behaviour and performance of vehicles;
- Ability to translate vehicle performance designs into practical computer simulation implementations;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
- Familiarity with data management software (such as perforce);
- Demonstrated ability to effectively document original ideas and concepts;
- Task driven, good time management and problem-solving skills, as well as strong analysis and communication.
Relevant Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in games design or other relevant training;
- Experience working in a multi-site collaboration environment is a plus;
- 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in AAA development .
Benefits & Relocation
Flexible working, 22 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown, private healthcare (with option to add immediate family), life insurance & income protection, workplace pension scheme, paid volunteering days, annual fitness & well-being allowance, games, technology & merchandise, subsidised travel and many more...
Relocation assistance is available to anyone currently living 50 miles or more from the studio location. Please contact a member of the talent acquisition team to find out what we have to offer and how we can support with your move here... relocation really doesn't have to be a daunting prospect.