Principal Game Designer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Leamington Spa
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
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SKILLS

Game Design Scripting (C++, C#) Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Mentoring AAA Title Experience RPG/Open World Design

FULL DESCRIPTION

Principal Game Designer

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] | Hybrid Remote, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom | Permanent

About the role:

As a Principal Game Designer, you will own and drive key areas of the design, contribute to the development of processes and pipelines and be a reliable, autonomous member of the team. You will act as a champion of quality across the game. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Senior or Lead 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.

What you'll do:

  • Use our custom, propriety engine and tools to implement systems and features to the highest standard and deliver on the vision of the project.
  • 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.

What you'll bring:

  • 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

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