GAME DESIGNER (UX)
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Position Overview & Specifications
RATE
£450 per day (or equivalent local currency)
CONTRACT LENGTH
6 months (scope for additional work)
HIRING LOCATION
Remote (Current team are globally dispersed - UK, Europe, Canada)
We are on the hunt for a UX Game Designer (Contract) to support a start-up studio to build a new football manager-style game.
WHO IS THE STUDIO?A start-up video games studio with an established team building a football manager-style game. They’ve brought a cross-functional style of working to games development and it’s paying dividends.
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?- In 12 months they’ve released alpha and beta versions that have generated revenue exceeding £1.5 million.
- It’s now time to combine their learnings from alpha and beta launches with proven games industry expertise ahead of their next release.
- Whilst there is a clear scope of work for this specific contract there is certainly the opportunity for a long-term collaboration.
- An experienced mobile games designer who is curious about building a quality gaming experience on Web3 principles.
- A UX-focused games designer who enjoys working in highly motivated cross-functional teams.
- Design user journeys and templates
- Be a mobile games design best practice advocate
- Run user testing sessions
- Create a gaming experience that keeps players engaged long term
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for GAME DESIGNER (UX) roles across Studio Vision's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50 - £50 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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