Lighthouse Games
Ben Thaker-Fell is a highly experienced game designer with a notable career spanning over two decades in the gaming industry. Currently serving as Principal Game Designer at Lighthouse Games since December 2022, Ben previously held the same title at Playground Games from February 2010 to November 2022, working on acclaimed titles including Forza Horizon 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Forza Horizon 3. Earlier in the career, Ben contributed to the development of Forza Horizon and Forza Horizon 2 as a Senior Game Designer. Ben's tenure at Codemasters from October 2001 to February 2010 included roles as Games Designer, Lead Compliance Technician, and Compliance Technician, showcasing a broad skill set in game design and compliance.
Lighthouse Games
Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best. As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.