Lead Gameplay Designer Position

1 month ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

We are excited to announce a new Lead Gameplay Designer position at Playground Games, a first-party Xbox Game Studio dedicated to making genre-defining games.

About Us

We are passionate about making games that are accessible, beautiful, and fun. Our Fable team is looking for a skilled Lead Gameplay Designer to join us on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills, a deep understanding of gameplay mechanics, and a genuine passion for video games. As a Lead Gameplay Designer, you will develop and lead the gameplay design team, working closely with other stakeholders to ensure the success of the project.

This is a permanent role based in our state-of-the-art studio in Royal Leamington Spa, with a hybrid work model that includes a minimum of 3 days a week in the studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the gameplay design team, focusing on character-driven gameplay systems.
  • Maintain and evolve design processes to meet project deadlines and high-quality standards.
  • Communicate effectively with the Gameplay Design team and other stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Develop the skills and talent of the Gameplay Design team through performance reviews and line management duties.

Estimated Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum



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