Principal Designer

We are looking for a Principal Game Designer to join our Design team. In this role, you will either act as the lead designer on a project, or support project leadership. You will be responsible for driving the game vision and translating it into compelling, high-quality game experiences.

Principal Designers at Frontier are experts at their craft and manage major feature areas on a project, mentor and inspire the wider design team, and create exemplar design work.

Taking ownership of design for major feature areas, or where required leading design across the entire project.

Working with the Game Director to deliver on the game’s vision.

Providing line-management for design team members, developing their careers, and making the most of their capabilities.

Managing project risks, and identifying blockers and inefficiencies.

Driving quality using playtests, player feedback, QA reporting, and your own insights.

Designing game features, creating in-game content and balancing game systems.

Collaborating closely with other development disciplines to build understanding and gain alignment throughout development.

Managing game design documentation & communication across the team.

Working with Production to ensure effective feature prioritisation and work scheduling.

Deep game knowledge across a range of genres, especially management and simulation games.

Commercial game design experience in a senior role.

Experience of designing and delivering major game features.

Experience of managing and motivating teams.

Strong understanding of player psychology.

Excellent presentation skills, and experience in presenting your ideas to stakeholders both within and outside the project.