SPO – Games Designer

Details


1108666


University of Staffordshire


01/09/2026


6 Months


As arranged with Line Manager


Not Applicable

Pay


£12.21


£1.47

Description

Role
In this role you will be getting involved with developing games and assets for commercial games projects. 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Video games development 
  • Attend appropriate meetings and engage with design exercises
  • Stakeholder management
  • Preparation of projects and reports
  • Creating social media and comms marketing materials in line with the University’s guidelines
  • Any other duty related to the role which may be reasonably required.

Skills and experience

Requirements:

  • Ability to conceptualise and communicate new ideas for games
  • Create documentation that is clear and concise
  • An understanding of how to create engaging, fun and playable experiences
  • Understanding of Unreal Engine or demonstrable willingness to learn and adapt
  • Excellent communication skills and able to explain potential issues.

    Desirables:  
  • Scripting knowledge to create gameplay systems (Blueprint, c#, etc)
  • Ability to design and create interesting and engaging levels
  • An understanding of balancing through a data driven approach.

Successful applicants will be self-motivated, proactive, and professional, with a commitment to self-development. 

Location
Stoke-on-Trent

Additional information

Qualifications:

You must have passed Level 5 and be eligible to proceed to a placement year.

This role is only open to students on a placement year between L5 and L6 and you must be a home fees student.

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