Senior Technical Designer

Lighthousegames

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Royal Leamington Spa, England, UK on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 18, 2026 Last posted March 26, 2026
Job description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

We are currently in search of a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Designer to join our team. As a Senior Technical Designer, you will bridge the gap between game design and programming, leveraging your technical knowledge to bring engaging and innovative gameplay experiences to life.

Key Duties Include

  • Collaborate with the design team to design and implement gameplay systems and mechanics
  • Use scripting and programming to create and maintain game mechanics and systems
  • Develop and maintain design tools and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow for the design team
  • Balance and adjust gameplay elements to create a compelling and enjoyable experience for players
  • Collaborate with artists, programmers, and other team members to integrate and iterate on gameplay features
  • Document and communicate design ideas and principles to the development team

Requirements

  • Several years of experience as a Technical Designer in the gaming industry
  • Strong proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as C++
  • Expertise in game design principles and mechanics
  • Experience with game engines and design tools, such as Unreal Engine or Unity
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Passion for games and a deep understanding of player engagement

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 implement gameplay systems, collaborate with teams, develop tools, and optimize game mechanics.

Job title

Senior Technical Designer

Experience level

several years

Industry

gaming

Location requirements

Royal Leamington Spa, UK, on-site; remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++game enginesgame design principlescollaborationproblem-solving

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

game designprogrammingtools development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Royal Leamington Spa, UK

On-site City