Gameplay Programmer (Roblox) at ITV Studios, Remote, 6 Months, £Freelance Rate

Company Description

ITV Studios is a global leader in award-winning, record-breaking, and widely celebrated television production, known for beloved brands like The Voice, Love Island, Line of Duty, and Queer Eye. ITV Studios over the last few years has been developing in-house digital experiential content, particualrly on immersive platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite. In 2024 launching Hell’s Kitchen on Roblox to almost 100 million players worldwide.

Role Description

This is a remote, contract-based role for a Gameplay Programmer (Roblox) freelancer at ITV Studios for an initial period of 6 months. The individual in this role will be responsible for designing, coding, and testing gameplay functionality on the Roblox platform. Day-to-day tasks include implementing gameplay mechanics, optimising game performance, collaborating with game designers, and ensuring the final product provides an outstanding user experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Game Programming, including experience with Gameplay Programming
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Programming principles
• Experience using Github Copilot or the equivalent AI coding assistant.
• Understanding of Game Design concepts and the ability to work collaboratively with design teams
• Experience with the Roblox platform and Lua scripting is highly preferred
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for video game development
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field is a plus
• Prior experience working in an agile development environment is advantageous