About the role
Job Summary
The Junior Designer will join Miniclip’s studio at Playsport Games. This role is focused on prototyping, iterating, and polishing gameplay features for the upcoming PC title, Motorsport Manager 2. The position involves a blend of design work and hands-on quality assurance to maintain game quality across the development cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, prototyping, and balancing gameplay features and systems.
- Work closely with the Design team to implement and iterate on design documentation and in-game content.
- Collaborate with Art, Programming, Production, and QA to bring features to life.
- Carry out regular hands-on QA testing across builds, identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs through to resolution.
- Verify fixes and perform regression testing on new builds and features.
- Help prepare and run internal playtests, gathering feedback to inform design decisions.
- Maintain and update design documentation as features evolve.
- Contribute ideas during brainstorms and design reviews.
- Support the team with tasks necessary to deliver the best possible player experience.
Candidate Profile
- A passionate gamer who understands the mechanics of why games work.
- Curious, creative, and proactive in asking questions.
- A motorsport enthusiast with an appreciation for the authenticity of racing games.
- A clear communicator capable of articulating design ideas across disciplines.
- Self-motivated, organized, and eager to grow within a supportive environment.
- Meticulous and patient, with an interest in finding bugs and improving game quality.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Some experience with game design (degree, game jam, mod, personal project, or internship).
- Familiarity with a modern game engine (Unity preferred).
- Strong understanding of gameplay engagement.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Organised, proactive, and collaborative.
- A methodical approach to testing and attention to detail.
- Genuine interest in or knowledge of motorsport and racing games.
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with bug tracking tools (Jira, Trello, or similar).
- Experience with sports games or management sims.
- Understanding of UI/UX principles for games.
- In-depth motorsport knowledge (series, cars, rules, or racing history).
About the Company
Miniclip is a global leader in mobile, PC, console, social, and online games. Founded in 2001, the company operates 22 studios across 15 countries and has generated over 12 billion downloads. Their portfolio includes titles such as 8 Ball Pool, Subway Surfers, Golf Battle, Football Strike, and Motorsport Manager. The company fosters an environment where every voice is heard and team members are empowered to shape the player experience.