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We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer II to lead our Project Baxter programming team here in Stockholm.This is a crucial member of the project and overall tech teams. You will lead by example by guiding, coaching and mentoring the Gameplay Programming team, whilst also taking on some tasks yourself across many different aspects of a game; be it player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, network, support systems, game state machines, controllers and more.Furthermore, you are a team player that embraces the idea of working across disciplines to reach the goals set by Production towards the creation of a high quality product. Project Baxter is a cooperative action game set in the world of Dungeons &amp; Dragons®. Inspired by our love of tabletop RPGs and built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, we will embrace cutting edge technology to create entertaining and emergent gameplay scenarios. Project Baxter is set to launch on all major platforms in 2026.Please note, this role must be based in Stockholm with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Lead the Gameplay Programming team on Project Baxter by providing feedback, guiding, coaching and mentoring the team;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Take on more challenging programming tasks yourself across many different aspects of a game; be it player movement, weapon systems, sound implementation, network, support systems, game state machines, controllers and more;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Act as Gameplay Programming point of contact within the project and towards Production communicating progress and foreseeing and resolving any future issues;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with other craft Leads to drive towards our product goals.</li>
</ul>Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Multiple years of proven experience in a similar Senior/Lead role on a AA+ game project;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Proven experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience providing feedback, guiding, coaching and mentoring less experienced programmers.</li>
</ul>Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on an online co-op game.</li>
</ul>Still reading? Good, because here’s the best part:We offer you a position at Sweden’s oldest independent game development studio where we value empowerment, agility and ownership. While we evolve we want you to grow with us and to develop as a professional.What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews</li>
<li dir="ltr">Private medical insurance</li>
<li dir="ltr">Annual wellness benefit</li>
<li dir="ltr">30 days of paid vacation per year</li>
<li dir="ltr">Occupational pension ≈50% above collective agreement standard</li>
<li dir="ltr">Referral bonuses</li>
<li dir="ltr">Free monthly massage sessions in the office!</li>
</ul>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.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.Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Lead Gameplay Programmer (Project Baxter)

Starbreeze is looking for a Sound Designer to join our team in Stockholm to help build great audio experiences for our games today and in the future. You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative team where everyone has their say and where we all help each other find the best solutions as a group. You’ll be involved in the entire production cycle of our games and DLCs, from idea to implementation, with plenty of opportunities to grow and to specialise in different areas according to your skills and interests.As sound designer you’ll support our games vision by creating high quality, innovative and immersive audio experiences and soundscapes through creative and technical excellence. Aiming to evoke emotions through contributing to and elevating the games pace, tone and style. You will create audio assets through manipulating and editing recordings, pre-recorded material and synthesizers. Help bring characters to life through casting and directing voice actors to fulfill the character designs. You will also collaborate with peers and other departments to achieve optimal outcomes and solutions, and bring audio perspective into cross-departmental discussions and look at how audio can aid our ideas and products.Please note, this role must be based in Stockholm with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Work closely with the audio team to design and produce original audio content which delivers gameplay immersion and elevates the player experience.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with the narrative department on the style and tone of VO scripts and character design.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Cast, direct and record voice actors in collaboration with other departments.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Champion audio direction, advocate audio excellence and deliver on set expectations.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with design, narrative, art and programming teams to provide input and direction to achieve interactive sound, VO and music.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate alongside peers and other departments to proactively solve any potential audio related issues to deliver features on time.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Creating, maintaining and improving audio workflows and pipelines.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Working with sound designers, programmers and other stakeholders to drive and develop features and systems based on creative vision, current as well as future needs.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Implement audio assets using Wwise, Unreal Engine and proprietary tools.</li>
</ul>Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience of one full game development cycle as a sound designer or similar role. </li>
<li dir="ltr">Passionate about the audio experience and committed to a cross-discipline and playtest-driven development environment.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Great knowledge of Wwise and strong competence with Unreal Blueprints.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Fluency with common DAWs with a strong understanding of game audio, game platform limitations and performance optimization.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with studio and field recording, signal flow, processing and mixing.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Comprehensive knowledge of sound design and all stages involved in delivering a crafted aural experience in-game.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Great with time estimations, organization and prioritizing.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Solution minded, humble, collaborative approach.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.</li>
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Good to Have:
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<li dir="ltr">Proven experience working as a sound designer within the game industry.</li>
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<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Ability to think logically, break down complex problems with a strong focus on details. </li>
<li dir="ltr">Comfortable reading common coding and scripting languages.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working with multiplayer games.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Starbreeze games from a developer or player perspective. </li>
</ul>
 To Be Successful in this position you are:
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<li dir="ltr">Driven to deliver the best possible audio experience to our players;</li>
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Driven to innovate and provide a fresh perspective to sound design. 
Still reading? Good, because here’s the best part: 
We offer you a position at a company where we value empowerment, agility and ownership. While we evolve we want you to grow with us and to develop as a professional.
What more do we offer?
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews</li>
<li dir="ltr">Private medical insurance</li>
<li dir="ltr">Annual wellness benefit</li>
<li dir="ltr">30 days of paid vacation per year</li>
<li dir="ltr">Occupational pension ≈50% above collective agreement standard</li>
<li dir="ltr">Referral bonuses</li>
<li dir="ltr">Free monthly massage sessions in the office!</li>
</ul>
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. 
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.
Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

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Experienced Sound Designer

We are hiring an Animator to join our PAYDAY 3 Live team. You will be responsible for developing high quality keyframe and motion capture gameplay animations with a focus on first-person animations. You will be expected to contribute to the pitching of ideas, create rapid prototypes, direct motion capture sessions, and collaborate with other disciplines in order to successfully make the vision for the game a reality.Please note - this role must be based in Stockholm, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Create high quality keyframe and motion capture animation, following the direction of our Studio Animation Director and the project’s Lead Animator;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Implement and test your own work in Unreal Engine;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with other crafts, including Design, Tech and Production, to proactively solve any potential animation related issues to deliver features on time;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Promote engaging new gameplay or presentation ideas through previs and/or prototyping, that spark discussions and help in the decision making process;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Estimate the time required to carry out your own tasks and manage time to meet deadlines;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Carry out all other related tasks.</li>
</ul>Requirements: <ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience creating keyframe and motion capture gameplay animation for a AAA title, with a focus on first-person;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent understanding of animation principles;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with Maya;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience with MotionBuilder;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience implementing and testing your own work in a game engine;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on proactivity;</li>
<li dir="ltr">A passion for video games.</li>
</ul>Nice to have: <ul>
<li dir="ltr">Experience working on an FPS title;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Experience and knowledge of Unreal Engine;</li>
<li dir="ltr">MoCap technology and process experience;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Practical knowledge of state machines and motion trees and a passion for cutting-edge animation technology.</li>
</ul>Still reading? Good, because here’s the best part: We offer you a position at a company where we value empowerment, agility and ownership. While we evolve we want you to grow with us and to develop as a professional.What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews</li>
<li dir="ltr">Private medical insurance</li>
<li dir="ltr">Annual wellness benefit</li>
<li dir="ltr">30 days of paid vacation per year</li>
<li dir="ltr">Occupational pension ≈50% above collective agreement standard</li>
<li dir="ltr">Referral bonuses</li>
<li dir="ltr">Free monthly massage sessions in the office!</li>
</ul>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. 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.Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Animator (PAYDAY 3 Live)

We are hiring for a Studio Animation Director to lead our animation department across multiple projects, as well as contribute with hands-on animation.You will manage a team of talented individuals and offer experienced guidance, conduct performance reviews, salary reviews, and generally facilitate the optimal work environment for your team.You will lead by example in terms of animation quality but also in the understanding of gameplay, storytelling and overall character movement. Ultimately, you will enable your team to polish and finalize animations while ensuring their implementation into the game.You have experience working within the game industry with at least two shipped AA+ titles. You are an experienced Maya and possibly Motion Builder user and have an expert understanding of all animation principles. Experience and knowledge of Unreal Engine is an advantage.Please note - this role must be based in Stockholm, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. We can support relocation and visa sponsorship if required.Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate closely with the leads from the Art, Engineering and Design teams to establish the aesthetic look and feel of animations going into the given game. This is done through defining animation styles, producing pre-visualizations and concept ideas while presenting them to the team.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Effectively communicate the art and design direction to the animators.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Oversee the work of the animators daily while leading the iteration process and giving feedback on all areas of animation.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Lead by example and create compelling character performances, be it gameplay or cinematic animations, utilizing both keyframed and motion capture techniques.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Understand game-required techniques such as blending, tagging, state machine transitions, animation blending trees, compression, etc. while also participating in the improvements of these techniques.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ensure on-time delivery for all deliverables, working closely with the project managers for all planning aspects.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Work with the Producers, Department Leads and Animation team to establish methods to improve the production pipeline, tools and systems that will benefit the integrity of the animation for the studio.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Manage the career growth and development of direct reports.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Evaluate team members’ goals and objectives, ensuring both personal growth as well as alignment with department and company objectives.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Assist the studio leadership in staffing, hiring, and onboarding processes.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Expected to lead, advise, and mentor any level of Animators.</li>
</ul>Requirements:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Proven experience in a Lead or Director role in the games industry working on AA+ titles.</li>
<li dir="ltr">A strong understanding of quick and efficient iteration techniques that respect the gameplay requirements while displaying high quality.</li>
<li dir="ltr">The ability to lead, collaborate, communicate and work professionally with other animators and directors.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent communication skills that allow you to work efficiently with other disciplines and departments.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Contributed and been part of a highly creative team, used to giving and receiving feedback.</li>
<li dir="ltr">A solid understanding of game asset creation pipelines and ability to learn and master new tools, processes, and pipelines.</li>
<li dir="ltr">An ability to work closely with project managers to develop schedules and keep these schedules.</li>
<li dir="ltr">A familiarity and excitement for games and game development.</li>
</ul>Nice to have:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience working with both first and third person titles.</li>
<li dir="ltr">Previous experience working with Unreal Engine 4/5.</li>
</ul>Still reading? Good, because here’s the best part:We offer you a position at a company where we value empowerment, agility and ownership. While we evolve we want you to grow with us and to develop as a professional.What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews</li>
<li dir="ltr">Private medical insurance</li>
<li dir="ltr">Annual wellness benefit</li>
<li dir="ltr">30 days of paid vacation per year</li>
<li dir="ltr">Occupational pension ≈50% above collective agreement standard</li>
<li dir="ltr">Referral bonuses</li>
<li dir="ltr">Free monthly massage sessions in the office!</li>
</ul>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. 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.Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Studio Animation Director

We are looking for a Project Art Director to join the team here at Starbreeze Entertainment to refine and lead the artistic vision of PAYDAY 3 Live. This role will require you to inspire others, both as a leader and as an artist. You will report to our Studio Art Director. As a key production member, you’ll serve as a motivational catalyst and conduit of communication for all departments. As an artist and visionary, your concepts, guidance and support will define the look and ensure that all teams are creating a cohesive game experience.You should have experience developing AA+ games in an Art Director role. With a deep understanding of art pipelines and look development, you will be adept at facilitating cross-team development and collaboration.Our team is ripe with opportunities to take on and this candidate must possess a desire to embrace new challenges and nurture a fun and inspiring environment!This role has a requirement of 3 days per week onsite in Stockholm.Responsibilities:<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Continue to develop the creative vision, including style, tone and visual language across all facets of PAYDAY 3 Live;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Create concepts and other benchmark assets that inspire, and set the bar for production;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Use your knowledge and experience of character and environment design to enable the team to create high quality art by coaching, mentoring and teaching through doing;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Use your leadership skills and experience to lead the art team, and mentor and develop staff of all levels;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Collaborate with functional Leads to facilitate and manage alignment between our departments and project needs;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Compile or produce reference material which shapes the visual narrative and guides content teams in it’s execution;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Make presentations regarding art direction, process, goals and results;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Organize with other craft Leads and Directors reviewing and validating in-game assets to guarantee consistency and quality;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Manage overall progress of our project’s development, assuring that all disciplines support each other.</li>
</ul>Requirements: <ul>
<li dir="ltr">Proven experience working as an Art Director on AA+ games and/or live service;</li>
<li dir="ltr">A strong art portfolio, with proven experience in character and environment design;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Knowledge of 3D modeling and sculpting pipelines, with a willingness to teach through doing;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Proven capacity to visualize and evolve existing brands, and successfully delivering them from concept to execution;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Strong inter-departmental communication skills with a deep understanding of how all disciplines collaborate on a production pipeline (narrative, programming, design, animation, etc);</li>
<li dir="ltr">Broad-mindedness, you’re open to new ideas following established art direction;</li>
<li dir="ltr">Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills in English;</li>
<li dir="ltr">An experienced people leader and follower, who understands the competencies of your team, what they and you need to excel, and how to inspire great performance.</li>
</ul>Still reading? Good, because here’s the best part: We offer you a position at a company where we value empowerment, agility and ownership. While we evolve we want you to grow with us and to develop as a professional.What more do we offer?<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Competitive salaries with annual reviews</li>
<li dir="ltr">Private medical insurance</li>
<li dir="ltr">Annual wellness benefit</li>
<li dir="ltr">Referral bonuses</li>
<li dir="ltr">Long term incentive bonus scheme </li>
<li dir="ltr">Pension on top of salary (≈50% above collective agreement standard for Sweden employees)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Relocation support if you move from abroad to Stockholm</li>
<li dir="ltr">Ideal office location in central Stockholm</li>
<li dir="ltr">Massage sessions once a month in the Stockholm office</li>
</ul>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. 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.Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

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