Game Designer (Game Architect) - Sunderland - Hybrid

hackajob is collaborating with Tombola to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

We're on the hunt for a talented and enthusiastic Game Designer (formally know as a Game Architect) to join our fantastic Game Development Studio team in Sunderland. This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to make a massive impact on millions of players!

What you'll be getting up to (a glimpse into your new role!)

You'll be a key part of our game development journey. A typical day might look like this:

• Researching and analysing qualitative/quantitative data to identify and evaluate new game opportunities.
• Creating concept documents to help to gain approval to progress new game ideas.
• Working with design and engineering stakeholders to refine ideas that appeal to players and maximize revenue.
• Presenting proposals to the management team, managing feedback, and setting clear targets.
• Contributing hands-on to the development process and analysing game performance data once live.
  
  

What we're looking for in you (your superpowers!)

We're looking for someone who is highly organised and excels at influence without authority.

The Must-Haves

• Proven ability to analyse a range of data and conduct in-depth industry research to identify opportunities.
• Expertise in identifying, refining, and deconstructing existing game ideas.
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Core behaviours demonstrating negotiation, pragmatic reasoning, and conflict resolution.
  
  

The Nice-to-Haves (bonus points if you have these!):

• Understanding of UX/UI, design, or animation principles.
• Experience of building or working on gambling games.
• Strong Business or Data analysis skills.
  
  

Why this role is a game-changer for you

You’ll be making a huge impact on our products and player experience. This is a brilliant opportunity to help shape the direction of our team and technology stack, with immense satisfaction seeing your ideas go live and resonate with millions of players. You'll be the starting point of our biggest projects!

Ready to add your sparkle at tombola? If you're passionate about gaming and ready to make a real impact on millions of players, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and let's build some fun together!