Senior Game Designer – Southampton

A Senior Game Designer at Kinetic Games will define and develop gameplay features, mechanics, and systems for live game updates of Phasmophobia, collaborating closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure quality and technical feasibility. The role involves managing design from conception to release, maintaining detailed documentation, and iterating based on user feedback, while working hands-on with Unity Editor tools and contributing to a fast-paced environment. Candidates need a credited experience in PC or console games, with a strong grasp of multiplayer, horror, or atmospheric gameplay systems, and excellent communication skills to thrive across multiple disciplines. Responsibilities include developing gameplay mechanics, balancing, UX flows, and identifying project risks early in partnership with stakeholders for smooth implementation. The position requires someone passionate about horror games, capable of owning features and driving them through to completion, with a good understanding of player psychology and gameplay pacing.