Game Designer (Contract) – Playground Games

Festybay; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Playground Games seeks a skilled Game Designer (Contract) to join the Fable team in Royal Leamington Spa. You will design and implement core systems using visual scripting and proprietary tools, ensuring high-quality gameplay aligned with the project vision.

This contract role requires 3+ days per week in-studio and offers relocation assistance. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, strong problem-solving, and experience with text-based scripting (C++/C#) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with visual scripting required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication abilities and teamwork.
• Desirable experience with C++ or C# scripting.

Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools and visual scripting to design and implement features and content.
• Develop and maintain high-quality system and feature designs.
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver engaging gameplay experiences.

Skills

Visual scripting

Problem solving

Collaborative

C++

C#

Tools

Proprietary tools

Job description

About Us
Playground Games, a first-party Xbox Game Studio, is renowned for creating genre-defining experiences that are accessible, stunning, and above all, fun. We are thrilled to be rebooting the beloved Fable franchise and are expanding our talented and diverse team to craft a new classic in the action RPG space.

The Role
We are seeking a Game Designer (Contract) to join our Fable team. In this role, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to design and implement core systems and features, leveraging visual scripting and proprietary tools to bring new content to life. As a champion of quality, you’ll ensure that gameplay elements meet the highest standards while staying aligned with the project’s vision.

This is a contract position based at our state-of-the-art studio in Royal Leamington Spa. We operate a hybrid work model, requiring at least three studio days per week. Relocation assistance is available for those who need it.

Job Overview : Game Designer (Contract)

• Role: Game Designer (Contract)
• Company: Playground Games
• Location: Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
• Job Type: Full Time / Hybrid (3+ days/week in-studio)
• Salary: £55,000–£80,000 per year (contract equivalent)
• Project: Fable (Action RPG)
• Key Requirements: Visual scripting experience, strong problem-solving, collaborative mindset
• Desired Skills: Experience with C++, C#, or similar text-based scripting
• Contact: [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools and visual scripting to design and implement features and content.
• Develop and maintain high-quality system and feature designs.
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver engaging gameplay experiences.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience with visual scripting tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for iteration and improvement.
• A collaborative mindset with respect for diverse perspectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• A genuine enthusiasm for video games and game design.
• (Desired) Experience with text-based scripting in C++, C#, or similar languages.

Why Join Us

This is a unique chance to help shape a world-class game with an established, creative, and collaborative team. At Playground Games, we’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate differences, value unique voices, and believe they fuel creativity and innovation—bringing us closer to our players.

We also prioritize self-development, career growth, and well-being, ensuring our colleagues are supported every step of the way.

If you require any adjustments during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]