Playground Games is looking for a Game Designer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

ABOUT US

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Game Designer you will act as a champion of quality across the team, working with various disciplines to implement key systems and features, and using visual scripting and proprietary tools to build content in Fable.

Our ideal candidate is a technically proficient Designer who is passionate about their craft, skilled in all aspects of Game Design, demonstrates a willingness to be hands on and has the track record to prove it.

This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use tools and scripting within our custom, proprietary engine to implement features and content to the highest standard and deliver on the project’s vision. 
• Implement and maintain high-quality feature and system designs. 
• Work with a highly motivated, talented cross-discipline team to deliver content to expectations. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable experience using visual scripting tools 
• Interest in collaborating with a team of diverse perspectives to derive great solutions 
• Passion for problem identification and solving 
• A flexible, highly motivated and friendly approach to your work 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• A genuine passion for video games 
• Text-based scripting experience in C++, C# or similar is desired but not essential 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class games with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

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