Game Designer
Hacksaw Studios AB · Stockholm · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-30
Hacksaw Studios AB is seeking a **Game Designer** to join its Product & Innovation team in central Stockholm. This is an **on-site position** focused on shaping the studio's future game portfolio by conceptualising, designing, and refining new titles across diverse themes, mechanics, and visual styles. Key responsibilities include generating a continuous pipeline of original game concepts, designing innovative gameplay features and engagement mechanics, and contributing to visual identity and presentation styles. The work also involves conducting research into industry developments, competitor releases, and broader pop culture trends, as well as delivering structured concept proposals for further production. Applicants must have **experience within game design**, product development, creative development, or a related discipline in the gaming industry. Essential qualifications include a strong understanding of game mechanics, player psychology, and engagement principles, alongside a proven ability to turn original ideas into structured concepts and strong communication skills. Experience in slot game design or casino gaming, as well as a background in art direction or visual design leadership, is considered an asset. Candidates must already have the right to work in Sweden, as the employer cannot provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
About us
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.
Ready to Join the Game Makers?
Apply now! We review applications on a rolling basis.