Game Designer - 12 Month FTC

Lighthousegames

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Royal Leamington Spa, England, UK on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 17, 2026 Last posted March 17, 2026
Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a brand new studio in the development of a AAA open-world game.

Work within a talented design team, to create innovative feature, gameplay and system designs, both written and technical, to the highest possible standards. Be an effective communicator to make sure that designs can be translated from written/technical prototypes, into fully implemented features.

Key Duties

  • Work within a talented, multi-discipline design team and produce detailed feature and system designs to the highest possible quality.
  • Maintain and iterate on those designs, based upon feedback and the changing nature of the production process.
  • Utilise in-engine tools to produce gameplay examples and concepts.
  • Be pro-active in developing good lines of communication with team members responsible for the implementation of features and systems.

Requirements

  • Experience in a design role working on a previously AAA-published game.
  • Previous experience in the creation of feature and systems design documentation and prototype specifications.
  • A solid understanding of gameplay systems and principles.
  • High level of knowledge of the current games market and a real passion for games.
  • Effective and comfortable communicator.

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
About this role

Summary

Design and develop gameplay features and systems for AAA open-world game.

Job title

Game Designer - 12 Month FTC

Experience level

experience in AAA game design

Industry

software

Location requirements

based in Royal Leamington Spa, UK, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

game designsystem documentationprototype specificationsgameplay systemscommunication

Preferred skills

in-engine toolsgame market knowledgepassion for games

Specializations

game designgameplay systemsgame developmentAAA games
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Royal Leamington Spa, UK

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