Lead Game Designer

16 hours ago

Malmo, Skåne, Sweden IOI Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.

We are seeking

As we work on these exciting projects, we need a skilled professional to assist us in the development of our state-of-the-art propriety game development engine, Glacier.

What you will do:

  • Lead and manage the design team, prioritizing the personal and professional development of each team member.
  • Create, optimize, and maintain workflows/pipelines to ensure the team's work aligns with the game's vision and goals.
  • Collaborate with other leads to fully realize the game's vision.
  • Inspire the team to create engaging, innovative, and high-quality design gameplay that exceeds player expectations.
  • Mentor and guide the team to foster creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Foster strong relationships as a conduit between game management team and the design team.
  • Use our proprietary tools to design, prototype, and test gameplay mechanics while identifying opportunities for improvements.
  • Work with project management to ensure the design team meets milestones and delivers on time and on budget.
  • Deliver content within quality requirements, on schedule, and within technical limitations.

Who you are:

  • At least 8 years of experience in game design, with 3 years in a leadership role.
  • 1 or more AAA games from the start of the development cycle to the final release.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solver with a deep understanding of game design principles and gameplay mechanics.
  • Passion for people development and creating a supportive and inclusive culture.

Who we are:


IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

IOI is a studio that values in-person collaboration. Being together helps us focus our collective energy on our immediate goals. For us, being both in-office as well as connected across our studios helps us integrate our teams faster, strengthen relationships, and improve knowledge-sharing. We believe that the more time we spend together, the more quality and progress we achieve for our games and players.

We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we're working on several projects. Crucially though, we're all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.

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