Playground Games is looking for a Part Time Receptionist – Summer Contract to join their Operations team on a 2-contract basis.
\nAs Administrator, you will be working closely with the wider Operations team, whilst being based front and centre on the reception desk. You will provide efficient reception, administrative and office support to the Studio.
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\nPlayground Games is looking for a Data Analyst to join our Forza Horizon team on a 12-month contract basis.
\nAs a Data Analyst part of the Data team, you will be working with the development team to deliver analytical analysis of player and system behaviour. You will be responsible for responding to analytic requests and supporting data visualisation dashboards.
\nOur ideal candidate is an experienced Data Analyst who is passionate about their craft, skilled in SQL/KQL and PowerBI, and has the track record to prove it.
\nAt Playground Games, we value the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to support a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the most exciting game studios.
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\nThis 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.
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\nPlayground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.
\nAs a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making games that are accessible, beautiful, and fun. We are rebooting the Fable franchise and expanding our team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.
\nAs a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will play a crucial role within the gameplay engineering team, promoting good practices, mentoring other engineers, and guiding the delivery of high-quality systems that are performant and scalable.
\nYou will work with the design teams to understand and deliver game features, game systems, and mechanics. You will work with the lead engineer to establish high-level goals for the team, and directly with the dev team to plan and deliver gameplay features.
\nOur ideal candidate is an expert Gameplay Engineer who is passionate about their craft, autonomous, skilled in C++, and has a proven track record in games development.
\nThis is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa, with a hybrid work model in place. Relocation assistance is available if required.
\nThis 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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\nPlayground Games is looking for a Game Designer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.
\nAs a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making games that are accessible, beautiful, and fun. We are rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and expanding our team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.
\nAs 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.
\nOur 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.
\nThis 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.
\nThis 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.
","enriched_at":1772806831849},{"id":"job_f34280b5-e82","title":"Producer","source_url":"https://jobs.jobvite.com/playground-games/job/oRErwfwc","location":"Royal Leamington Spa","job_type":"full-time","experience_level":"senior","work_arrangement":"hybrid","category":"Engineering","description":"As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making games for the Xbox console. 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.
\nPlayground Games is looking for a skilled and experienced Producer for the Fable team to work on our open world action RPG project. As an integral part of the production process, you’ll be interacting with all disciplines and driving the delivery of high quality features using modern development methodologies.
\nIn addition to your knowledge of production practice, you will also have an understanding of art, design and technical fundamentals. Your keen eye for detail and risk management experience will allow you to achieve exceptional quality in all aspects of game production, driven by your genuine passion for games and games development.
\nThis 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.
\nThis 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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\nAs a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are a game development company that makes games for the Xbox console. We are based in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.
\nWe’re looking for an experienced creative leader who can manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team. You’ll coach Capture Artists, Editors and Motion Designers, set standards, shape pipelines, and partner closely with Directors and Community to deliver best in class trailers, social content, livestream assets and in engine promotional material.
\nThis 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.
\nThis 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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\nPlayground Games is looking for a Senior Game Designer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.
\nAs a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making games that are accessible, beautiful, and fun. We are rebooting the Fable franchise and expanding our team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.
\nAs a Senior 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. You must be flexible, highly motivated, and approachable.
\nOur ideal candidate is an experienced 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.
\nThis 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.
\nThis 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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