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Lead Gameplay Designer

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Playground Games

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United Kingdom, Royal Leamington Spa

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Category:
IT - Software Development

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

Playground Games is looking for a Lead Gameplay Designer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis. As Lead Gameplay Designer you will develop and lead the gameplay design team, working on character driven gameplay systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

Job Responsibility:

  • Establish, maintain, and evolve design processes while ensuring gameplay design work is completed on time and to a high-quality standard
  • Guide and evaluate your team’s gameplay design work to ensure it’s creatively and technically sound, and aligned with the game’s overall vision
  • Ensure that the communication between the Gameplay Design team and other stakeholders is smooth and efficient
  • Develop the skills and talent of the Gameplay Design team, carrying performance reviews and owning line management duties
  • Be responsible for the tasks and bugs of the Gameplay Design team, and work with other stakeholders to help define and prioritize them
  • Deputize for the Design Director, when required

Requirements:

  • Proven success working on a character-driven gameplay systems such as locomotion, combat, camera, and AI
  • A strong creative sensibility and the ability to elevate your team’s work through constructive feedback
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A flexible, highly-motivated, team-player attitude
  • A good understanding of technical considerations, with the ability to communicate with technical team members
  • A genuine passion for video games
What we offer:
  • Relocation assistance is available if required
  • We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment
  • We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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