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DPS Games is a Wargaming studio, proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. Based in Guildford, we are part of one of the world’s leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development.
We're currently building our next big project: a collaboration with a world-renowned name, an epic-scale military sci-fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world.
Now in the early stages of pre-production and prototyping, we’re looking for a Systems Designer, you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community and can share your knowledge and continue to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates.
Reports to
Game Designer.
What will you do?
* Design and implement gameplay systems and player abilities that support and enhance the core vision of the game.
* Balance mechanics and abilities to ensure they feel rewarding, fair, and engaging across a wide range of player types and skill levels.
* Collaborate closely with engineers, animators, VFX, and other designers to bring your systems to life in a technically sound and creatively aligned way.
* Prototype and iterate in Unreal Engine (Blueprints) to quickly validate ideas and tune gameplay feel.
* Author clear, concise documentation and effectively communicate your designs to internal teams and external development partners.
* Use internal playtests, player feedback, and telemetry to tune, refine, and evolve your systems over time.
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience as a Systems Designer in the games industry.
* Strong understanding of combat gameplay and system interactions.
* Experience designing, implementing, and balancing abilities or player-facing systems.
* Skilled in Unreal Engine (Blueprints) and working collaboratively with engineering teams to bring features to life.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills — able to clearly articulate design intent and decisions.
* Comfortable working from abstract or high-level direction and turning it into meaningful gameplay.
What additional skills will help you stand out?
* Experience working on multiplayer PvP action games, particularly 3rd- or 1st-person.
* Familiarity with vehicle combat systems or mixed-mode gameplay.
* Shipped or contributed to a live or free-to-play title, especially in a systems or combat-focused role.
* Strong balancing experience across combat systems and player abilities.
* Prior experience collaborating with distributed development teams across time zones.
* Hybrid - 3 days of work from the Guildford office.
* This role is not eligible for relocation/immigration support.
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
* 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
* Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
* Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits
* Dog-friendly office
* Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
* Video games area
* Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
* Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
* Career development and education opportunities within the company
* Employee discounts via Perkbox
* Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
* Company events (including events for partners/children)
* Seniority Awards
* Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
* DPS Games, a Wargaming company, is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
* To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design
* Industries
Computer Games
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