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Technical / Senior Technical Designer - MPG - Fully remote from the UK or the EU

Climax Studios is a leading British video game developer specializing in AAA game development and co-development services for prominent franchises.

Climax Studios

Employee count: 201-500

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At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences through Co-Dev and Full-Dev partnerships. Our people-first culture supports a diverse, global team in a welcoming and flexible work environment. With teams spread worldwide, we prioritise connection—both online and in person. Giving back is central to who we are, with a focus on local communities, education, and sustainability.

We are seeking a Technical Designer to work on multiple unannounced titles. You will have a direct impact on key gameplay, scripted events, and the moment-to-moment player experience. This role sits at the intersection of design and engineering, and you will be responsible for implementing scripted events and building scalable solutions - all crucial to the gameplay

experience.

Requirements

  • A passion for making and playing a broad range of games.
  • Previous experience in technical design, scripting, or level design on 1+ AAA title OR at least two published titles.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and diagrammatic communication skills, with experience using wiki-based design documentation.
  • A proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively using technical language.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, driven by a curiosity to understand how things work.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work autonomously and adaptably.
  • Experience prototyping gameplay mechanics using UE4 or UE5 Blueprints, and experience with a scripting or programming language.

What Would Help

  • Experience working on a shipped multiplayer game from pre-production through to launch.
  • Experience working in a generalist role across all facets of game design.
  • Experience with meta or monetisation mechanisms for Free-to-Play design.
  • Experience designing games for console and/or PC platforms.

● Experience in UI/UX design.

  • Experience using UEFN/Verse/Scene Graph.

Your Mission

  • Develop, iterate, and deliver high-quality gameplay assemblies and playable experiences for our AAA co-development partners.
  • Act as a vital interface between our design and engineering teams, helping to develop, iterate, and maintain new features and tools before deployment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Working across any stage of a game’s gestation, from concept and prototype to soft launch and live updates.
  • Embracing MPG’s methodology by advocating for quality and maintaining a deep understanding of the client’s design process.
  • Serving as a technical resource to ensure the provision of tools, documentation, technical support, and the dissemination of best practices.
  • Testing new features as an experienced user, providing feedback, and suggesting improvements to tools, methods, and bug fixes.
  • Prototyping gameplay features and implementing elements that are complex, abstract, or technically challenging, impacting the entire game.
  • For Senior-level: Digesting and solving high-level feedback into actionable work, collaborating directly with production to ensure a release-quality standard.

Benefits

Our Benefits

Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life.
Support & wellbeing: Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported.
Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family.
Time for you: Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about.
Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance.
Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.

Role Information: EN

Studio: The Multiplayer Group

Location: Europe, United Kingdom

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Code

Employment Type: Permanent Fully Remote

Working Pattern: Full Time

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Climax Studios is a prominent video game development studio based in Portsmouth, England, founded in 1988. The studio has played a significant role in the evolution of the gaming industry, transitioning from creating games for various home computers to developing AAA titles across all major platforms. With a history spanning over 30 years, Climax is recognized for its work on renowned franchises including the Silent Hill series and Sudeki, reflecting its expertise in action role-playing and survival horror genres.

The studio has a robust portfolio that includes collaborations with major players in the gaming industry like Sony and Microsoft, showcasing their ability to deliver high-quality co-development solutions. Climax Studios prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation flourish. The company currently employs around 250 dedicated professionals, all committed to transforming innovative ideas into engaging gaming experiences. Recently, Climax Studios was acquired by Keywords Studios, enhancing its capabilities and global reach.

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