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Principal Game Designer (Genre Specialist)

London, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28

Core

Define and refine minute-to-minute gameplay experience, build scalable combat systems, and lead innovative game modes for global shooter, SOC, and multiplayer online games.

Role type

Principal Game Designer (Genre Specialist)

Builds

Next-generation gameplay standards and core projects for Tencent's overseas portfolio

Domain

Global gaming industry (Shooter, SOC, Multiplayer Online)

Required skills

Gameplay and systems design, Genre expertise (Shooter/SOC/Multiplayer), Design benchmarking, Project support and evaluation, Industry leadership, 3C feel design, Hardcore player understanding

Preferred skills

Experience with major global IPs, Thought leadership at industry conferences

Technologies

Game engines, Design tools

Responsibilities

Define and refine gameplay mechanics and combat systems, Analyze leading global games to create design frameworks, Work with project teams to solve critical design problems, Represent the company at industry events like GDC

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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