Experienced Game Designer (PAYDAY/PUBG)

We are hiring an Experienced Game Designer to join our PAYDAY/PUBG collaboration project. As one of only two Designers on the project, we are looking for a generalist in this role that is happy to support across a variety of systems from player elements, to difficulty and enemy AI.

As an Experienced member of the team, you are expected to have a focus on task execution under minimal guidance and be able to adapt to meet different and changing situations. You should be able to take initiative and have a drive to take on more extensive responsibilities and support cross discipline, as well as, on occasion, lead the work of small/feature teams.

Please note, this role must be based in Stockholm with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and balance a variety of the following systems:
  • Player (gunplay, inventory, movement)
  • Meta (unlocks, progression)
  • Difficulty
  • Classes
  • AI
  • UX
• Work closely with other teams to prototype and implement features.
• Take designs through a full development cycle from concept to release.
• Design, develop and balance a wide variety of elements such as AI, Meta, and similar systems.
• Use metrics, player feedback, and a multitude of diverse analytics to improve and refine the design.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a generalist Game Designer, including experience with multiple of the following:
  • Player (gunplay, inventory, movement)
  • Meta (unlocks, progression)
  • Difficulty
  • Classes
  • AI
  • UX
• Experience as a generalist Game Designer for at least one full game development cycle, from pre-production to post-release, preferably on an action game.
• Experience leading small/feature teams in short-term projects.
• Strong design documentation skills.
• Enjoys working with hands-on prototypes, documentation and brainstorming.
• Effective and productive in communicating with colleagues in a constructive and collaborative way.

Interview process:

1. 30m introductory Google Meet call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team
2. 1h Google Meet call with our Studio Design Director
3. 1h onsite meeting (for those that are local) or Google Meet call with two other members of the project team

About Starbreeze

At Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.

Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.

Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

What more do we offer?

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly DnD club and other fun activities!

Sounds good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.

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