Are you an experienced Principal Game Designer ready to take the lead in defining and shaping the player experience for an ambitious new title?
This is a rare opportunity to set the creative vision, guide core mechanics, and establish the foundation of a brand-new IP while leaving a lasting mark on its development.What you'll be doing : Leading the overall design vision, ensuring consistency across gameplay systems, mechanics, and player engagementCollaborating with creative leads to establish and evolve the game's identity and design pillarsDriving prototyping efforts in Unreal Engine to quickly test and validate gameplay conceptsMentoring and guiding designers to raise the quality bar and foster innovation across the teamCreating and maintaining clear, structured design documentation to align the wider studioBeing hands-on in daily development, ensuring progress while balancing creative and technical needsWhat we're looking for : 7+ years of professional game design experience, including senior or lead-level rolesProven track record with at least one shipped Unreal Engine console title (PS5, Xbox, or Switch)Strong expertise in Unreal Engine and rapid iteration tools such as Blueprints, Python, and greyboxingExcellent ability to balance creative vision with practical execution in a collaborative environmentIf you're a Principal Game Designer who thrives on building player experiences from the ground up and wants to take a lead role in shaping the design vision of a new IP, this role offers the chance to make a real creative impact.Apply now, or email Andy Demetriou -
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Principal • Wellington, New Zealand