Job Title: Game Designer (FTC)

  • Job type: Fixed Term Contract 

  • Duration: 10 months (July 2025 - April 2026) 

  • Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

  • Company: Auroch Digital 

  • Deadline: 30th June 2025

About Us: 

Auroch Digital, established in 2010 and based in Bristol, is a remote-first studio made up of 100~ developers from across the country.

As a studio, we get stuck into all sorts, from making our own IP games (Brewmaster, Mars Horizon), working with trusted and licensed partners (Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 1 and Boltgun 2), publishing console ports (such as Democracy 4 and Wildermyth) and co-development work-for-hire projects (Sea of Thieves, V Rising). 

Our values - sustainability, inclusion, fair play, and accessibility - are at the heart of everything we do. We support our team and pour our passion into the games we craft.  

We’re proud to say that we have a carefully picked team of friendly and talented developers, with a strong company work ethic and a corporate culture centred on openness, job satisfaction, and opportunities for learning and growth. 

The road ahead is an exciting journey for us, and we’re going to keep on stoking our fierce passion for creating great games and gaming moments. 

Job Description: 

Role Overview: 

We’re looking for an experienced designer with a passion for the Warhammer universe to join our team for a PC/Console title. The team is small but seasoned, and every contributor has a big impact. The role is focussed on the creation of in-game content, including characters, weapons, levels, enemies, and items.

The position is a 10-month fixed term contract, beginning in July 2025 and ending in April 2026. 

Typical responsibilities: 

  • Take designs for characters, weapons, levels, enemies, and items from concept to completion. 

  • Collaborate closely with other designers, coders, and artists to rapidly iterate on gameplay prototypes, to quickly find the fun. 

  • Use established processes to deliver the content you create to a high-quality standard, efficiently, and on-time. 

  • Work in-engine (Unity) to help create content, and balance gameplay mechanics. 

  • Write and maintain design documentation. 

  • Present ideas to stakeholders and the wider team. 

  • Assist with tracking the progress of content implementation to ensure it is delivered on time. 

What we're looking for: 

Required: 

  • At least 1 shipped PC/Console game, from start to finish. 

  • Knowledge of Unity. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documenting and presenting ideas. 

  • Familiarity with games in the Triple-I space, and a passion for gaming in general. 

  • Receptive to feedback/direction and licence-holder requirements. 

  • Proactive in collaborating with others and seeking feedback. 

  • A player-first design philosophy. 

  • Good time management skills. 

  • A passion for the Warhammer universe. 

Desirable: 

  • Some technical proficiency (e.g. scripting). 

  • Skilled with Microsoft Office. 

  • Experience with rapid iteration/prototyping. 

  • Evidence of owning at least 1 major feature of a project. 

  • Evidence of working to deadlines and delivering key milestones to stakeholders. 

  • Diligent and attentive to detail. 

What We Offer: 

  • £30k - 47k salary band 

  • Choose where you work - In our Bristol office, remote working, and hybrid options all available 

  • Flexible working times 

  • 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - Pro Rata

  • Christmas closure not deducted from holiday allowance 

  • 1 duvet day

  • Regular company social events – Moocon, boardgame meet ups, online creative club for remote workers, and more 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to recruitment@aurochdigital.com  

We are dedicated to being a diverse employer so if you need any additional support applying for this role or would like to apply in a different format, please reach out to discuss.