Senior Game Designer.

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With a rich history of developing multiple AAA franchises such as Little Big Planet and Crackdown, as well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport and Hitman series, Sumo Sheffield’s vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.

As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.

The team have a track record of working on some of the world’s biggest and best games and received two BAFTAs for their work on Sackboy: A Big Adventure. As the scale and exclusivity of projects continues to grow, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Sumo Sheffield family!

The role @ Sumo

We are looking for a Senior Game Designer to help establish a new AAA game franchise. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact and play a pivotal role in developing this franchise. Join an exciting, talented, and experienced team that is focussed on working smart.

As a Senior Game Designer you are responsible for the output and development of the game design team. You will create, maintain and evangelise best practices from a game design perspective. In this role, you will be expected to champion quality across the project and collaborate with all teams in the delivery of an exciting new AAA franchise.

In Your New Role You Will

• Help to define the game vision and gameplay experience in collaboration with the Lead Designers and Design Director.
• Be responsible for the line management of team members, running regular one to ones and performance reviews.
• Take ownership of key features from inception through to release, with a focus on quality and innovation.
• Create and maintain detailed game system documentation.
• Create and implement innovative game systems.
• Review, tweak and balance gameplay to deliver a AAA quality experience.
• Troubleshoot design issues from a technical and creative standpoint.
  

To Be Successful You Will

• Have 2 plus years’ experience, and 1 or more shipped titles on consoles and/or PC.
• Have game design experience at senior level or above. Ideally experienced with sports and action/adventure genres and/or content that appeals to adults and children alike.
• Be creative, with an ambitious mind and confidence to explore new concepts.
• Have a proven ability to present ideas to a wide variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical in a succinct manner.
• An excellent understanding of past and current game trends; particularly in the sports and action/adventure genres.
• Have a passion for working cross discipline and be a dedicated team player.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be self-motivated, able to multitask and understand priorities whilst working under limited supervision.
• Have a positive, ethical and uplifting attitude with an open mind.
  

What We Offer

• Annual Bonus
• Share Incentive Plan
• Competitive Pension
• Flexible Working
• 27 Days Holiday, including your birthday, a duvet day and Christmas
• 5 Learning Days
• Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses
• Game & Book Libraries
• Wrap Parties
• Alternative Travel Prize Draw
• The Sumo Game Jam
• Big Family Events
• Studio clubs, inc. running, board games, film…
• Life Drawing
• Yoga Classes
• Free fruit and drinks
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Development
• Competitive Mat/Paternity & Adoption
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Income Protection of 75%
• Relocation Support to the UK
• Visa Sponsorship
  

Where do we stand on diversity?

At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.

We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

More About Sumo Sheffield

Sumo Sheffield is located just outside the city centre in Sumo Digital’s HQ, just off J34 on the M1 and a stone’s throw from the city’s primary shopping and leisure complex. With a multi-building campus comprised of industry-leading facilities, an onsite gym and subsidised canteen, Sumo Sheffield provides everything needed for all teams to create the world’s best games.

The City Enjoys a Wealth Of Facilities To Suit a Wide Array Of Interests, Including

Sheffield is the fifth largest city in the UK and is easily accessible by road and rail from Leeds, Manchester and the Midlands.

oWorld-class sports facilities

oIconic theatres and galleries

oMultiple retail and shopping experiences

oDiverse and renowned restaurants and eateries

oThe award-winning National Video Game Museum

More About Sumo Digital

Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.