Game Designer

Hacksaw Studios AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in central Stockholm

Global audience impact

Personal growth opportunities

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Hacksaw Studios AB, a Stockholm-based game studio, is seeking a Game Designer to join the Product & Innovation team. You will concept, design, and refine game ideas across genres, shaping our future portfolio.

The role emphasizes creative exploration, research-driven design, and collaboration with experienced colleagues to deliver engaging experiences for a global audience.

Qualifications

• Experience within game design, product development or related discipline in the gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics and player engagement principles.
• Ability to generate original ideas and translate them into structured concepts.
• Awareness of gaming trends and market developments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate a continuous pipeline of original game concepts across multiple genres, themes and mechanics.
• Contribute to visual identity, art direction, and presentation style across concepts.
• Develop innovative gameplay features, bonus systems, progression mechanics and engagement concepts.
• Create and explore new visual directions, themes and artistic concepts.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging mechanics and competitor releases.
• Research adjacent entertainment trends and popular culture for inspiration.
• Produce clear and structured concept proposals for evaluation and development.

Skills

Game design

Player psychology

Idea generation

Trend awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Kommun: Stockholm

Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.

We are currently seeking a Game Designer to join our Product & Innovation team, someone who thrives on generating bold, original ideas and turning them into compelling game concepts.

The Role

As a Game Designer at Hacksaw Studios, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our future game portfolio. This is a highly creative, research-driven role where you'll spend the majority of your time conceptualising, designing, and refining game ideas across a wide range of themes, mechanics, and visual styles.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Generate a continuous pipeline of original game concepts across multiple genres, themes, and mechanics.
• Contribute to and help shape the visual identity, art direction, and presentation style across game concepts.
• Develop innovative gameplay features, bonus systems, progression mechanics, and player engagement concepts.
• Create and explore new visual directions, themes, artistic concepts, and presentation styles.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging mechanics, player preferences, and competitor releases.
• Research adjacent industries, entertainment trends, and popular culture as sources of inspiration.
• Produce clear and structured concept proposals for evaluation and further development.

What We're Looking For

You bring:

• Experience within game design, product development, creative development, or a related discipline within the gaming industry.
• A strong understanding of game mechanics, player psychology, and engagement principles.
• A demonstrated ability to generate original ideas and translate them into structured concepts.
• Strong awareness of gaming trends and market developments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with slot game design or casino gaming.
• Background in art direction, visual design leadership, or creative direction.
• A personal interest in games and a genuine curiosity about what makes products successful.
• Comfort with exploring unconventional ideas and challenging established thinking.

What We Offer

• A modern office in central Stockholm.
• Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry.
• The opportunity to shape games with a global audience.
• Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities.
• Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance.

Practical Details

• This is an on-site position in Stockholm.
• Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship.

Krav

• Producent: kultur, media, film, dataspel - erfarenhet efterfrågas

Krav

• Engelska