Design Manager

15 hours ago


Stockholm, Sweden Arrowhead Full time

If you’re looking to make the best co-op games in the world, you’ve come to the right place. We're proud to have some of the best game makers and collaborators in the industry working with us. Our games are not for everyone. Are they for you?

We are now looking for a Design Manager

The Design Manager will be responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly in their design team. They manage designers from different disciplines and experience levels, helping them grow their skills while also aligning their work with the studio's goals. They understand both the needs of our players and the overall project requirements and use this knowledge to guide individual development plans.

The Design Manager is great at building relationships, giving clear feedback, and nurturing talent. They are comfortable with tough conversations when needed and foster a safe, collaborative work environment. They are in charge of the growth and performance of their team members, handle hiring for relevant roles, and conduct development talks, salary discussions, and regular performance reviews to ensure the team continues to improve.

You will not work directly with game design but rather lead, coach, and influence the professions, as well as making sure the rest of the company uses their skills in the best way possible.

Who you are:

We believe that you

- Have proven leadership experience with a track record of leading successful design teams in the gaming industry
- Are passionate about leading teams, managing people and creating healthy work environments
- Have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Have interest and familiarity with Arrowhead games
- Have several years of experience in game design and have a very good understanding of game production

What you'll do

- Recruitment & onboarding of new designers
- Ongoing development of direct reports by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and following up on objectives
- Evaluate performance, course-correct where necessary and ensure staff continually grow and improve
- Development talks, promotions, salary setting and salary talks
- Enable and ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Work towards ensuring Arrowhead utilizes its designers in the best possible way and that the team has the proper support

How to apply

If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.

We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit.

Practical Information

Scope: Full-time: 40 hours per week with initial 6 month probation period.
Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible. You need to be eligible to work in Sweden.

What we offer

Arrowhead Game Studios is a growing team of about 100+ people, best known for our co-op titles. We remain a friendly and down to earth bunch, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together. Located in a newly built, custom-tailored offices on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront, we enjoy everything Stockholm has to offer. A thriving game dev scene, along with all types of activities are immediately available on our doorstep. We’re committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated - the ceiling for creative discussions is high.

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