What You'll Do
Take ownership of designing and delivering intricate gameplay features for one of the most respected football management franchises. You'll lead the development of simulation systems from concept through to release, ensuring depth, authenticity, and player engagement. Work closely with creative leads to define feature objectives, player outcomes, and success metrics, while aligning design vision across disciplines.
Collaborate with UI/UX and narrative designers during early concept phases, and produce clear, detailed documentation to guide engineering, QA, and communications teams. Proactively assess design risks and opportunities, proposing refinements that elevate the overall experience. Contribute strategic ideas to the long-term evolution of the game, helping shape the feature roadmap through data-informed proposals.
Guide prototyping efforts, refine test plans, and support iterative development using analytics and user feedback. When needed, implement and balance game content directly in Unity. Share knowledge and provide constructive feedback to junior designers, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a systems designer on at least one released simulation or complex game, with full-cycle development knowledge
- Strong understanding of PC-focused game and UX design principles
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive design quality within a distributed team environment
- Deep familiarity with the Football Manager series and its design philosophy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across design, engineering, and production roles
- High level of precision and organization in design documentation and implementation
- Proficiency with Unity, Excel, Miro, PowerPoint, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Jira Product Discovery)
- Passion for both football and game development, with a commitment to authentic simulation
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a senior design role, including mentorship or leadership responsibilities
- Educational background in computer science, game design, or a related field
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in London at Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. You will be expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days per week, with flexibility to support remote collaboration on other days.
Benefits
- Private healthcare and dental coverage
- Employer pension contributions up to 7% of salary
- Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus
- Life assurance and income protection plans
- Travel insurance for you and your family
- Subsidised mental health support, therapy, and coaching services
- Flexible gym and fitness allowances via our benefits platform
- On-site physiotherapy and massage access
- Complimentary evening bar at the London studio
- Daily breakfast bar with coffee, tea, fruit, and cereals
- Free access to SEGA Europe game releases
- Invitations to exclusive events with partner football clubs
- Participation in employee-led clubs and societies (art, books, and more)
- Personalised football shirt after probation
- Recognition rewards for service milestones
- Birthday cupcakes delivered to you on your special day
