Careers - Playground Games (2024)

Playground Games

As a team, we are passionate aboutquality and innovation andwe’re always looking for great people who can help us push further.

If that sounds like you, have a look below atall of the positions we currently have open at Playground. If you can’t see a position that’s right for you, we welcome speculative applications. Just find one of the discipline-specific speculative roles below and apply using that.

We offer highly competitive salaries, plus a contributory pension scheme, private health care, and a childcare vouchers scheme. We operate flexible working hours, and all Playground staff receive 25 days annual leaveper year, plus statutory holidays. In addition to holiday allowance, all new staff benefit from two Duvet Days per year, which can be taken at short notice, and will accrue an additional Duvet Day for each year of service, up to a maximum of five.

Diversity and Inclusion at Playground Games

At Playground Games, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where anyone from any background can do their best work. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our players. Our commitment to equality and inclusion across race, colour, gender, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and disability leads us forward every day.

Work Experience and Placements

Unfortunately we are unable to offer work experience but do have a 12-month placement scheme for university students on relevant courses.

3C Engineer

Playground Games is looking for a 3C Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

AI Engineer

Playground Games is looking for an AI Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

Associate Lead/Lead Environment Artist

Playground Games is looking for an Associate Lead or Lead Environment Artist to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

Associate Technical Designer - Contract

Playground Games is looking for Associate Technical Designers to join our Fable team on a contract basis.

Blendshape Artist

Playground Games is looking for a Blendshape Artist to join our Fable team.

Community Director

Playground Games is looking for a Community Director to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

Environment Artist - Foliage

Playground Games is looking for a Foliage Environment Artist to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa.

Environment Artist - Geology

Playground Games is looking for a Geology Environment Artist to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa.

Environment Artist - Roads

Playground Games is looking for a Road Authoring Environment Artist to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa.

Environment Artist - Terrain

Playground Games is looking for a Terrain Environment Artist to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa.

Experienced Audio Designer - Cinematics - Contract

Playground Games are looking to grow their world-class Fable audio team with the addition of an Experienced Audio Designer – Cinematics, keen to create incredible audio experiences.

Experienced Audio Programmer

Playground Games is looking for an Audio Programmer to join our Forza team.

Experienced Level Designer

Playground Games is looking for an Experienced Level Designer to join our Forza Horizon team on a permanent basis.

Gameplay Animator (All Levels)

Playground Games is looking for a Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

Gameplay Engineer

Playground Games is looking for a Gameplay Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

Lead Character Artist

Playground Games is looking for Lead Character Artist to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa.

Level Designer - Contract

Playground Games is looking for a Level Designer to join our Forza Horizon team on a contract basis.

Lighting Artist

Playground Games is looking for Lighting Artist to join our Forza team.

Outsource Environment Artist - Contract

Playground Games is looking for an Outsource Environment Artist to join our Fable team on a Contract basis.

PC QA Technician (Contract)

Playground Games is looking for a PC Platform QA Technician to join our Fable team on a contract basis.

Producer

Playground Games is looking for a Producer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

QA Manager

Playground Games is looking for a QA Manager to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

QA Technician - Contract

Playground Games is looking for an experienced QA Technician to join our Forza team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for helping to create and run test passes to ensure the stability and quality of our title.

QA Technician - Contract

Playground Games is looking for a QA Technician to join our Fable team on a contract basis.

QA Tools Technician - Contract

Playground Games is looking for an experienced QA Tools Technician to join our Forza team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for testing and helping to maintain the fidelity, stability and quality of the tools used by our content creators.

Quest Designer

Playground Games are looking for a Quest Designer to join our Fable team.

Senior AI Engineer

Playground Games is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

Senior Character Artist

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Character Artist to join our Fable team on a Permanent basis.

Senior Cinematic Animator

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Cinematic Animator to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

Senior Environment Concept Artist

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Environment Concept Artist to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

Senior Lighting Artist

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Lighting Artist to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa.

Senior Producer

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Producer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

Senior Quest Designer

Playground Games are looking for a Senior Quest Designer to join our Fable team.

Senior Systems Engineer

Playground Games is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

Senior Technical Animator

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

Senior UI Artist

Playground Games is looking for an Experienced UI Artist to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

Senior UI Engineer

Playground Games is looking for a Senior UI Engineer to join our Fable team.

Senior VFX Artist

Playground Games is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our Fable team.

Senior Vehicle Artist

Playground Games is looking for Senior Vehicle Artist to join our talented Forza Horizon team here in Leamington Spa on a permanent basis.

Social Media Manager

Playground Games is looking for a Social Media Manager to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.

UI Engineer - Contract

Playground Games is looking for a UI Engineer of any experience level to join our Forza Horizon team on a contract basis.

VFX Artist (All Levels)

Playground Games are looking for a VFX Artist to join our Fable team.

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