Job Description

Job Overview

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.

Work mode

• Hybrid - 3 days of work from the Guildford office.
• This role is not eligible for relocation/immigration support.

Benefits

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
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• 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.