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Game Designer

cloudimperiumgames
Companycloudimperiumgames
CategoryDesign
LocationManchester
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted5 Jul 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
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Description
We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent. This is an exciting opportunity for a Game Designer based in Manchester to join our Vehicle Design team and help push development of missions and sandbox content for Star Citizen. Working with the wider Design and Narrative   team   you’ll   be creating everything you can think of within a Universe, from entire solar systems to the smallest creature in the darkest cave. Come and help us bring the ‘verse to life! Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates   cutting-edge   videogames that defy expectations.   We’re   currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. What does a Vehicle Designer do at CIG? • Design and develop new   vehicles and features   for Squadron 42 and the Persistent Universe, working closely with the Lead   Vehicle   Designer and the   Vehicle   Director . • Cleanly i mplement   vehicle   design s   and their associated gameplay   systems   using our in-house tools . • Liaise with artists, animators,   audio,   and   VFX teams   to ensure   game systems   are integrated with vehicle s. • Pitch concepts,   designs,   and   full proposals   to project leads. • Identify   and develop   solutions that   will not   negatively   impact   other systems or mechanics. • Review   each feature   at   multiple   stages of implementation to ensure the execution matches the vision,   goals,   and quality requirements. What do we expect from our Vehicle Designer : • Previous   professional   experience in a Designer capacity   within the gaming industry. • Excellent sense for design and creating outstanding user experiences. • Positive, solution-orientated   individuals   with a passion for game development. • The ability to   solve problems   creatively within a constricted tool set. • Experience in data analysis. Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that   represents   all   walks of life , and we want   every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and   it’s   our differences that make it special. Fraud Statement We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers,   etc   through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at [email protected] with any information you may have. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!