Senior Game Designer [In-Office, Newcastle-upon-Tyne]

Game Designer

Skills: 3D Art Blueprints (Unreal Engine) Programming Unreal Engine

Designs and owns core systems for a stylised RPG: macro and micro loops, progression and ability-based combat, documented on paper and implemented in Unreal Engine 5.

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Silent Games is a game development studio with a focus on making excellent RPG games that our players will love! Based in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, we’re an award winning studio - most recently winning GI Biz's Best Places to Work 2026. If this sounds like something that appeals to you, then check out our roles below or get in touch with a speculative application!

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Full-time

Company Description

Silent Games is a game development studio with a focus on RPG games! We’re making a new stylised RPG inspired by Magical Girl anime - think Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura and Madoka Magica. We hope to bring the passion and authenticity needed to create a game that this community will love for years to come!

Overview:

We’re looking for a Senior Game Designer to help us with designing and owning core systems for our Magical Girl RPG. This is a permanant, full-time, in-office position. You will work with a small close knit team of developers to ensure gameplay is the best it can be, as well as supporting our Technical Designer with documentation, feedback and implementation. Please note that this role requires experience with UE5 implementation and not just on-paper design. Magickademy is in the wholesome/cosy space so experience of this genre would be helpful. The type of designer we are looking for is someone hard-working, innovative, able to take candid and constructive feedback, and is ideally part of the fandom we are trying to design for.

We may also consider an experienced Intermediate Designer for this role.

Responsibilities:

Create high quality design documentation for a variety of systems including the macro and micro loops, core progression systems and more
Iterate and refine implemented design mechanics
Document and share best practices with team members
Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure best design solutions are implemented effectively
Work within Unreal Engine 5 to implement/tweak gameplay systems and features
Supporting our Technical Designer with feedback, documentation and UE5 implementation

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of RPG systems and mechanics
Experience with Ability Based Combat
Strong documentation and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively with other disciplines such as 3D art, animation and programming
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience running playtests, interpreting the results and making tangible improvements based on player feedback
Ability to work with UE5

Desirables

Strong knowledge of Magical Girl anime and the associated fanbase

Additional Information

Benefits

24 holidays + bank holidays + 2 community volunteering days annually
Private Healthcare including Dental Cashback and Mental Heath support
Annual Fitness & Wellbeing Allowance
Metro Travel Pass Scheme
Flexible working hours
Christmas Bonus
Christmas Studio Closure
Cycle to Work Scheme
Relocation Assistance
Easy Metro & Train Access