Location: Cambridge, UK – The position can accommodate flexible working options. However, candidates must be based or be willing to relocate within a comfortable commuting distance to the Cambridge office to attend onsite as required.
This is an 18‑month fixed‑term contract.
Are you a creative and systems‑driven game designer with a deep understanding of Old School RuneScape and a passion for building meaningful content for players?
As a Game Designer within the Old School RuneScape Design team, you’ll design, implement, and refine engaging content across a variety of areas within the game, from initial concept through to scripting and release. You’ll consider gameplay, technical implementation, and player experience at every stage. Working within small to medium‑sized multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help deliver weekly updates to a live MMORPG with one of the most passionate communities in gaming history.
Responsibilities
* Design engaging and varied content across multiple areas of Old School RuneScape.
* Script your designs using our in‑house language, RuneScript, bringing ideas to life through technical implementation.
* Create and maintain clear design documentation to support development and collaboration.
* Ensure your content aligns with business goals, player needs, and identified gaps within the game.
* Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, artists and community teams to deliver high‑quality weekly updates.
* Use game data and player insight to inform balancing, iteration, and long‑term content planning.
* Handle scripting and implementation for projects of reasonable size and complexity within a live environment.
* Continuously expand your knowledge of existing game systems to ensure your work integrates seamlessly into the broader game.
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of MMORPG progression systems, content loops, and systemic design principles.
* Technical experience with scripting or programming to support direct implementation in RuneScript.
* Experience working within a structured game development environment.
* Ability to manage workload effectively within a live, frequently updated product.
* Proven experience collaborating effectively with other creative people and teams.
* Strong analytical skills with attention to gameplay balance and system integrity.
* A deep working knowledge of Old School RuneScape, RuneScape or other MMOs, including skills, quests, metas and player behaviours would be very beneficial.
Benefits
* Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
* Discretionary annual performance bonus.
* Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
* Life Insurance.
* Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
* Flexible working hours.
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holidays.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we recruit, develop, and promote based on merit and ability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know when you’re invited to interview.
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