Our studio projects have included EA SPORTS FC™ 26, Hogwarts Legacy, Exoborne, Mafia: The Old Country, Alan Wake Remastered, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Vampire The Masquerade - Blood Hunt, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and Assetto Corsa Competizione. We also work in partnership with our global clients including: Playground Games, EA and Archetype Entertainment.

The d3t studios are based near Daresbury (Cheshire), Newcastle (Tyne & Wear) and Madrid where we offer an amazingly professional and supportive working environment. We are passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on our anti-crunch mentality, mentoring ethos and have been awarded 'Best Places to Work’ multiple times by gamesindustry.biz. In addition, we won ‘Best Creative Service Provider’ at Develop 2022 and were nominated in 2023 & 2024.

This opportunity will be based in either of our UK studio sites (Daresbury or Newcastle), on a hybrid working basis. Working pattern - 3 days per week in the studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice.

The Design team at d3t is an agile and close-knit group of cross-discipline designers, geared fully for Co-Development: we work across a broad array of exciting projects and own core design on the full spectrum of game types and genres, from the first sketches to the final shipped design. Our expertise covers everything from broad feature design, fast-moving creative ownership, and specialist design expertise in areas like technical design, level design, combat, systems, narrative, and much more.

We’re currently expanding, and are seeking a Lead Combat Designer to join the crew.

The Role:

We are looking for a confident and experienced Lead Combat Designer to join our team. As a Lead Combat Designer, you will be responsible for owning and championing the Combat Design discipline within the Design team overall, acting as a central nexus of knowledge and skill.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and spearhead world-class combat experiences at AAA scale, across a wide variety of genres, styles, and approaches.
• Lead, mentor, and develop other designers within the team, as both a line manager and an experienced discipline expert.
• Strong confidence and experience working with Unreal Engine and, ideally, other mainstream engines or bespoke/in-house engines.
• Good overall Design know-how outside of combat, with the ability and willingness to roll up your sleeves when our busy Co-Dev projects require it.
• Represent and champion Combat Design both internally and with external clients, on fast-moving and complex projects.
• Become a key part of ideation, prototyping, pitching and testing of Combat and related experiences as part of early-stage development.
• Work to design, iterate, test and balance Combat to shipping quality across PC and Console, maintaining a high degree of quality throughout.
• Lead the end-to-end creation of combat features and encounters by partnering with engineering, art, and animation departments to ensure seamless integration and playability.
• Maintain robust research and competitive analysis of other games, and act as a primary stakeholder to ensure our work stays current and high quality in line with modern player expectations.
• Write and maintain comprehensive design specifications, ensuring that all documentation is clear, updated, and effectively disseminated across the broader team.
• Collaborate with production and leadership to provide accurate task estimations and schedule balancing.

As a Co-Developer, good time management and prioritisation is a must.

Above all: work within a diverse and close-knit team in a respectful, constructive manner at all times, acting as a model of respect and professionalism for others.

Requirements:

Essential skills:

• Strong demonstrable background in Combat Design in a senior role and above, ideally 5+ years in a Senior or Lead Designer role on multiple AAA titles.
• Demonstrable experience designing Combat for first and third-person action games and similar, including encounter design, balancing, progression, and so on.
• Confident proficiency with Unreal Engine, from rapid prototyping to shipping quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including some presentation skill.
• Ability to organize and structure your own work and that of the team.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations with a flexible and professional attitude.
• Hungry to learn and expand your areas of expertise.
• A calm, positive and professional attitude alongside excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• Team player, with the ability to work as part of a diverse, fast-moving team.
• Passion, energy, and infectious enthusiasm for videogames and development.
• Great attitude: we value cultural fit, creativity, and positivity here.

Desirable skills:

• Experience in client-facing roles, including pitching experience.
• Ability to ideate around and design Combat experiences outside of big action games, for example turn-based combat, fighting games, simulations, and beyond.
• Ability to work in other engines outside of Unreal: Unity, Decima, Frostbite, or custom in-house engines for example.
• 2D design experience.

We work flexibly, but value in-person collaboration: this position is offered on a hybrid basis only (3 days per week in the studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice).

We value work/life balance and have a discretionary flexible hours system and operate a no-crunch policy as a studio.

Benefits:

Studio Benefits & Perks:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays + up to 5 days extra for length of service)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (including dental)
• BUPA
• Eye Care Scheme
• Anti-crunch ethos – a professional, fun and supportive working environment!
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Free Parking
• Tech, Bike + Console Scheme
• Company Socials, Monthly Lunches + Annual d3t Events
• Breakout Areas – filled with perks such as games, BBQ area, complimentary snacks to suit all dietary preferences etc.

First interviews will be help by video call, followed by second interviews on-site.

Don't meet every single requirement? Not a problem - please apply. At d3t we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and culture. If this opportunity excites you but your current skills or past experience don't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles within our team.

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Job Description:

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands, and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties.

Through the combination of UnitedMasters' music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency).

What's the Role

UnitedMasters is seeking a Vice President, Artist & Label Marketing to lead marketing strategy and execution across our exclusive artist roster and growing label services business. Some of our exclusive artists include BigXThaPlug, Brent Faiyaz, and FloyyMenor. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining the marketing vision for artists and labels while building and leading a high-performing team.

This role blends long-term strategy with day-to-day execution. You will set the roadmap, lead major campaigns and releases, develop talent, and partner closely with artists, managers, and cross-functional teams to drive impact and results. This role sets the creative bar for UnitedMasters' artist and label marketing by defining what 'great' looks like across brand, storytelling, and campaign execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the marketing vision and execution for UnitedMasters' exclusive artist roster and label services business including BigXThaPlug, Brent Faiyaz, and FloyyMenor
• Set and uphold a high creative standard across all campaigns, ensuring each release reflects strong storytelling, cultural relevance, and artistic integrity
• Develop long-term strategies while balancing excellence and accountability in day-to-day execution
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership on artist growth, brand positioning, and market opportunity

Drive Marketing Excellence Across Releases

• Oversee campaign strategy, release planning, and marketing execution across all exclusive artists
• Ensure excellence in operations including timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination
• Build and manage project budgets in partnership with Finance and maintain accountability
• Partner with Creative, Digital, Commerce, A&R, Publicity, and Sync teams to ensure seamless execution
• Maintain campaign visibility and accountability through reporting, updates, and performance tracking

Lead, Build & Inspire a Team

• Lead and invest in growing a high-performing Artist & Label Marketing organization
• Mentor, and develop marketing talent
• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, and high performance
• Promote collaboration without sacrificing individual ownership or excellence

Partner with Artists, Managers & External Stakeholders

• Serve as a senior marketing advisor to artists and their teams
• Present strategies clearly and persuasively to artists, managers, and partners
• Build trust-based relationships across the roster
• Engage in pitching and strategic conversations as needed

Collaborate Across the Enterprise

• Partner closely with Digital, Commerce, Brand Partnerships, Product, and International teams (Brazil)
• Collaborate with Brand Partnerships, Sync, and Product teams to unlock additional artist opportunities
• Develop integrated campaigns and content strategies that extend beyond streaming

Requirements

• 8-12+ years of experience in music marketing across artist and/or label environments
• NY-Based or willing to relocate
• Senior leadership experience building and managing teams
• Track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies
• Experience working cross-functionally at an executive level
• Strong operational and financial acumen
• Experience in fast-moving, high-growth organizations preferred

Salary Hiring Range:

$200,000 - $260,000 + bonus eligibility

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