Principal Game Designer

Playground Games

Principal Game Designer at Playground Games driving key design areas using custom tools. Hybrid model with minimum 3 days in studio to create world-class AAA games.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeLeamington Spa • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive key areas of the design
Contribute to the development of processes and pipelines
Act as a champion of quality across the game
Use custom, propriety engine and tools to implement systems and features to the highest standard
Create and maintain high-quality feature and system designs
Work with a highly motivated, talented cross-discipline team
Mentor and coach more junior members of the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full development cycle industry experience in game design positions - ideally on a high-profile published AAA title
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to design game systems and mechanics and align other disciplines around design intent
Demonstrable implementation experience using scripting tools or similar
A strong ability to identify and solve problems throughout all stages of development
Interest in collaborating within a team of diverse perspectives
An effective capability to be a highly reliable, autonomous member of the team
A demonstrable track record of quality in your previous work
Experience working on RPGs, open world games and/or large scale single player titles is highly desirable
A genuine passion for games
Text-based scripting ability in C++, C# or similar is desired but not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance available
Opportunity to make world-class games
Equal opportunity employer with commitment to diversity and inclusion
Safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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