Sharkmob is a Malmö-based game studio creating ambitious, high-quality multiplayer games for a global audience. We’re a passionate team who cares deeply about great gameplay, memorable player experiences, and building games together.
Responsibilities
We’re seeking a Senior Game Designer with 5+ years experience to help drive the design of one of our multiplayer projects forward.
You’ll work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to turn ideas from paper into polished, engaging player experiences. As a Senior Designer, your role isn’t just to answer every question it’s to provide clarity, foster collaboration, and help bring the team’s expertise to new levels.
You’ll guide discussions, align vision, and use data-driven insights to make impactful design decisions. You’ll be a hands-on contributor, collaborating across multiple development teams and disciplines to deliver features from concept through to launch.
Design and iterate on gameplay systems and features, from concept to shipped content
Collaborate with production, engineering, and art to ensure designs are achievable and impactful
Use data and player insights to improve gameplay and balance
Help establish clear quality bars for combat, progression, UI/UX, and overall player experience
Mentor and support junior designers, helping them grow and take ownership
Requirements
Collaboration: Proven ability to work closely with designers, engineers, artists, and other disciplines, creating shared understanding and strong outcomes.
Mentoring: Proven ability to work closely with junior team members and help them grow within the field of game design.
Paper to End Product Design: Skilled at bringing ideas from initial concept and documentation through prototyping, iteration, and final implementation.
Presentation: Skilled and comfortable presenting and explaining ideas and design concepts to stakeholders.
Data Driven Design: You use analytics, player feedback, and test results to inform and ref