Description
Playground Games is looking for a Senior Game Designer to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa on a permanent basis.
About us:
As a premier first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and most of all fun. We are looking to expand our diverse team as we continue driving forward our BAFTA award-winning Forza Horizon franchise.
About the role:
You will work with the Design team to lead, implement and deliver fun and innovative game systems and content for the BAFTA-winning open-world Forza Horizon franchise. You’ll create and own key systems and designs, championing quality throughout the entire development process. You'll be an excellent, approachable communicator as you collaborate with a diverse team of game designers and other department leads.
This is a permanent role based in our state-of-the-art studio in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in the studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.
What you’ll do:
1. Design and lead key systems and experiences.
2. Take ownership of gameplay features and independently drive them forwards.
3. Build genre-leading gameplay experiences in our suite of proprietary tools.
4. Work autonomously and collaborate with passionate inter-disciplinary teams to champion quality in your features and experiences.
5. Mentor, train and inspire other members of the team.
What you’ll bring:
6. Industry experience in a Senior Design position or similar on at least one shipped AAA title.
7. An effective capability to be a highly reliable, autonomous member of the team.
8. A strong ability to identify and solve problems throughout all stages of development.
9. A demonstrable track record of quality in your previous work.
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
11. A genuine passion for games.