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Electric Square

Game development studio

Electric Square logo
201-500 employees
  • B2B
  • Gaming
  • SaaS
  • Mobile
  • Virtual Reality
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK

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Company mission

To provide gold-standard game development expertise for outstanding partners on headline IP.

Our take

Electric Square is a UK-based games development studio that boasts a diverse portfolio spanning various gaming platforms. Established in 2015, the studio has made a significant mark on the industry, collaborating with industry giants such as EA, Ubisoft, and Blizzard.

What sets Electric Square apart is its unwavering commitment to innovation and captivating gameplay. The company's portfolio includes acclaimed titles like Diablo IV and Battlefield 2042, demonstrating its ability to create immersive experiences for PC and console players. With a reputation for delivering top-notch quality and engaging narratives, the studio has garnered praise from critics and players alike.

Thanks to its successful collaborations and well-received games, Electric Square has established a firm foundation in the gaming industry. As the landscape continues to evolve, the studio remains well-positioned to leverage its expertise, expand its partnerships, and continue producing quality gaming experiences.

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Benefits

  • Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas
  • Company Pension Scheme - Employer contribution matching award winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK governments automatic enrollment scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme – Salary sacrifice cycle purchase scheme with tax savings through Cycle Scheme
  • In-house Social Clubs – There are lots of ways to socialise with your colleagues here! From day one, you’re invited to join in clubs for D&D fans, board games, bouldering, drawing nights, yoga, cooking club – the list goes on, and there is always space open for new members!
  • Private Medical Insurance Scheme - Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Healthcare
  • Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks – Provided every day, with a suggestion board for new treats
  • Dogs with Jobs - Electric Square is a dog-friendly employer. Bring doggo into the studio to meet and hang out with the rest of the team any time!
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Exhibitions & Days Out – If there is an event happening of interest to us, we’ll happily spread the word, pick up the bill and see if any Electrons are up for going – we’re keen to get everyone out seeing what’s going on
  • Volunteer Time Off ‘Electric Square in the Community’ – Spend one day per year on full-pay volunteering for the non-profit organisation of your choice
  • Holidays - 25 days' annual leave entitlement, including studio closure over the Christmas period plus all UK bank holidays
  • Health and Well-being Allowance - £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities, ranging from going to the gym, rock climbing, yoga and a lovely massage
  • Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year's anniversary working at Electric Square, up to a maximum of 30 days of annual leave entitlement
  • Generous Team Project Bonuses (usually paid when product ships/launches)
  • Private Dental Insurance Scheme – Full private dental cover provided by Bupa
  • Group Income Protection
  • Tech Scheme - Over 5,000 products available from to buy over 12 or 24-month payment terms, saving up to 12% on National Insurance
  • Free Awesome Swag – Sleek Electric Square T-shirts and merch, with the iconic Electra symbol emblazoned on the front. New ranges are out every season
  • Free Fresh Home Cooked Electric Square Monthly Friday Lunch – Monthly Friday lunches bought to us by one of many amazing local pop-up diners – all local and organic meat and vegan recipes. A wonderful way to catch up with everyone on a Friday over a beer or a bottle of Kombucha!
  • Eye-care Vouchers – Free eye tests
  • Train Travel Season Ticket Loan – Interest-free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket
  • Extensive Video Game & Book Library – Borrow a game, a book or even a whole console
  • Free Cereal Bar – Extensive granola, muesli and breakfast cereal selections
  • Exclusive anniversary presents – After your first and third year as an Electron
  • Pastries, Cakes & Doughnuts – For the odd naughty pleasure
  • Soft Drinks Fridge – A large range of free chilled soft drinks
  • Electra's Beer & Wine Fridge – Free beers, ales and wine and even the odd gin and tonic. Grab a beer at our end of week Show and Tell sessions and see what everybody else in the company has been up to
  • Personal Trainer Sessions – Free gym sessions with our own Electric Square personal trainer
  • Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out – We work hard together so it’s good to let off steam and spend some time together seeing what the wonderful city of Brighton & Hove has to offer
  • Summer Festival – Every year on a hot summer’s afternoon, we all leave work early to enjoy the sun with company-organised pop-up diner, cocktail shack, bouncy castle, face painting and other fun amenities. The whole family is invited to spend the day coming to socialise with us, on us :)

Company values

  • TALENT allows us to achieve excellence and shape the future
  • TEAMWORK gives us strength through unity and collaboration
  • TRUST - in the judgement of our people. Be open to all ideas and perspectives

Leadership

Jon Gibson

(Head of Studios)

Previously worked as a Lead Designer at Ubisoft Vancouver. Also worked as the Head of Publishing at AppCrowd and as a Design/Studio Director at Exient Malta.