Game Design - Year in Industry - Cardiff
Posted 16 hours 33 minutes ago by Rocket Science Group
Please note that this is a hybrid position in Cardiff with a mixture of in-office and home-based working. This placement will start June - July 2026 and last for 1 year.
Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity. We have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay.
But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where our diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape and with offices in Albany, NY; Austin, TX; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale.
ABOUT THE ROLEWe're looking for a Game Designer who is eager to continue developing their skills in a professional environment to join our team in Summer 2026 for 1 year.
In this role, you'll build upon your game design experience and have the opportunity to design intuitive, engaging interfaces and player flows for our games. You'll work closely with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure a polished, player-focused experience.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is currently enrolled in University and has a passion for game design and for video games themselves. We're looking for someone who is interested in game design UX/UI and mechanics. You will also have solid communication skills, able to work well in a team environment, and also independently.
What You'll Do:- Design UX flows, HUDs, menus, and game interfaces.
- Create wireframes, mockups, and UI layouts.
- Maintain UI systems and style guides.
- Collaborate with game design and engineering teams.
- Iterate based on play testing and feedback.
- Enrolled in a Design degree (having completed Year 2 by June 2026).
- Strong understanding of game UX principles
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Suite or similar design tools.
- Strong communication skills.
- Passion for video games and knowledge of current industry trends.
- Experience with personal or university projects in Unreal, Unity, or Godot.
- Motion UI or animation experience.
- Have experience with accessibility or usability testing.
- Hybrid Working Arrangement: Our office in Cardiff is located right in City Centre, just a couple minutes away from the Cardiff Central Train Station! As a member of our team, you'll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow team mates in person.
- Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!
- Professional Development: We offer biannual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries.
- Family Friendly: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer 6 weeks full of Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave to support you during this exciting time!
- Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide:
- Weekly Team Lunches
- Snacks, Including the Good Tea (Yorkshire)
- Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favourite Consoles and Games
- And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects - if we do say so ourselves!
Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a worry-free workplace void of discrimination or harassment. Rocket Scientists are expected to foster and champion an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.