Principal Game Designer

Zyngacareers · London

Don’t apply blind. See how your CV matches this role first — free, in 30 seconds.

You will leave NewLuxJob. We do not receive or handle applications.

Company
Zyngacareers
Location
London
Posted
August 14, 2026

About this job

As the Lead Game Designer for a brand-new game team, you will initially champion the "0-to-1" development of an exciting new Merge 2 title. You will own the game’s creative vision, architecting its core loop, progression systems, and meta-game from scratch. As the project matures, you will transition the team into soft launch and live operations, overseeing the day-to-day economy balance, event pipelines, and monetization features designed to drive long-term player retention. What You'll do: Own and drive the game's vision, aligning it with product goals and communicating it clearly to the team and stakeholders to build shared commitment. Lead ideation and brainstorming, and translate player motivations and behavior into user experience stories, wireframes, and optimal feature design.

This is a short summary.

Want to know if you're a fit? Check your CV against this role — free, in 30 seconds.

Salaries in Germany

Based on 3,489 postings that disclose pay.

Median salarygross / year
€38,500
€30,000Typical range€54,000

Estimated from advertised pay across our sources — indicative gross annual figures, not an offer.

Similar jobs

See if your CV fits this job

Paste your CV for an instant match score against this role — and get a tailored cover letter in one click.

  • Instant match score for this role
  • Tailored cover letter in one click
  • Free — no credit card
Check my CV — free
Principal Game Designer — Zyngacareers | NewLuxJob