Why Frontier

There are some amazing people at Frontier – experienced and talented artists, animators, programmers, game designers and producers – who’s track record already comprises games that have defined genres, been critically acclaimed and sold many millions of copies, developed on time and to budget.  We share a passion for games, and we share a vision of making games that put both Frontier and the games industry itself at the forefront of the world entertainment industry.

Why would you want to work here?

  • Work with some excellent people
  • Have your contribution valued
  • Be enthusiastic about making games
  • Great working environment
  • Great company ethos
  • Career development opportunities
  • Strong, varied Mix of game genres
  • Original game ideas
  • Stable professional exciting dynamic

We also pay competitive salaries, we have a bonus scheme that gives each person a share of 15% of the profits in the company and we incentivise people to stay with us for the long term via a generous, government-approved share option scheme.  And we offer 25 days holiday (plus Public Holidays) a year, rising to 30 after 10 year’s service.

We want to recruit outstanding candidates to work alongside the excellent people we already have to help us achieve our ambitions - we’d love you to come along with us for the journey.

 

Benefits at Frontier

At Frontier we are committed to providing a stimulating environment for high achievers who are passionate about games.

Frontier offers employees the benefits detailed below:

  • Competitive Salary (paid into your bank account on the 24th of each month)
  • Generous profit share scheme - 15% of Company profit is shared amongst employees
  • Share Options - periodic share option/EMI or equivalent schemes to provide medium to long term loyalty rewards
  • Regular training and salary reviews and appraisals - salary will be reviewed annually as a minimum.  Salaries are monitored throughout the year to take individual’s progress into account and promote rapid improvers.
  • Tailored staff development and career progression programme
  • 25 days paid holiday rising to 30 in your 10th year of service + bank holidays
  • Regular social activities.  For example: Tuesday night football, lunchtime multi-player game sessions, Friday night outings, paintballing.  Plus more infrequent events such as Christmas party, project ‘wrap’ parties, team building events etc.
  • Reduced membership fee for Science Park fitness centre, which includes squash, courts, air-conditioned gym, sauna and spa www.thetrinitycentre.com/gymInfo.asp
  • Free refreshments including; various hot and cold drinks, biscuits and fresh fruit
  • Proximity to restaurant & bar, plus choice of two daily sandwich services.
  • Access to a Stakeholder pension scheme
  • Finders Fee - £500 paid to every employee who recommends a candidate who is employed in a permanent position once the recommended candidate has successfully completed their probationary period.
  • Pleasant no-smoking office environment with off-road parking - Based on Cambridge’s prestigious Science Park
  • Close to major connecting roads
  • Easy access to Cambridge City Centre, shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities