Lead Game Designer – Royal Leamington Spa

A Lead Game Designer at Pixel Toys plays a vital role in shaping features for a live midcore mobile RPG, focusing on player engagement, retention, and product evolution. They translate the Game Director's vision into practical, well-defined systems and experiences that align with both creative and commercial goals. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, UX, art, audio, and QA to ensure high-quality feature delivery. It also requires analyzing live data and player feedback to iterate and improve game functionalities continuously. Candidates should have strong system design skills, experience with mobile games, and a keen understanding of metagame, progression, and monetisation systems. Leadership, effective communication, and a good grasp of the mobile gaming market are essential for success in this role.