Innovative Game Designer: Concepts & Engagement

Hacksaw Studios AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hacksaw Studios AB in Stockholm is seeking a Creative Game Designer to shape our future portfolio. You will ideate, design, and refine game concepts across genres and mechanics for a global audience.

The role emphasizes creative research, concept proposals, and visual direction exploration, collaborating with a passionate team. On-site in Stockholm, with opportunities to influence product strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience within game design or related discipline in the gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, player psychology, and engagement principles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Generate a continuous pipeline of original game concepts across multiple genres, themes, and mechanics.
• 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.

Skills

Game design

Product development

Creative development

Gaming industry

Engagement principles

Communication skills

Player psychology

Original ideas

Job description

Hacksaw Studios AB in Stockholm is seeking a Creative Game Designer to shape our future portfolio. You will ideate, design, and refine game concepts across genres and mechanics for a global audience.

The role emphasizes creative research, concept proposals, and visual direction exploration, collaborating with a passionate team. On-site in Stockholm, with opportunities to influence product strategy.