We are Fatshark
We are a critically acclaimed Swedish video game studio with about 190 experienced and skilled developers. We are most well-known for the Warhammer: Vermintide franchise, but have also helped develop a number of AAA titles and we launched the highly anticipated game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
We have grown quite a bit over the last few years, but we still embrace the same values that we started with. We want to build the best first person co-op games together, in an approachable, fun and passion-driven way.
The role
We are seeking a highly motivated Game Designer to join the Live Team for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
As a Game Designer, your core responsibilities will be centered around maintaining and enhancing the game's live service. This includes designing and executing live events and managing the premium store, while also ensuring the smooth maintenance of the game's essential core systems.
As a member of our Live Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the long-term health of the game experience. You will own and improve both existing and new systems for the game, evolving it as a live service. We want our games to engage players for a long time, making them feel like they are being rewarded as they simultaneously find new goals to strive for. We are not afraid to rebuild or improve on existing systems when needed and will look to you to both find and devise improvements for the long-term health of the game experience.
You will work closely with the Design Director and other Game Designers to create and maintain gameplay systems for Warhammer 40.000: Darktide. You will also collaborate with other teams such as Art, Code, and Production to ensure that the gameplay systems are integrated seamlessly into the game.
At Fatshark, we believe in a collaborative and inclusive work environment where everyone’s ideas are valued. As a member of the Game Design team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our games and grow your skills alongside other talented developers.
What you'll do
Ensure a smooth live service, creating and maintaining live events for the game
Manage the MTX systems in the game
Design flexible economy systems and features, such as reward structures and currencies to create an engaging experience for our players
Maintain and improve existing systems
Adapt to technical and production constraints, and participate in finding solutions to optimize features both current and future
Implement, tune, and balance game systems, economies, and progression, gathering feedback and adjusting design accordingly
Required qualifications
3+ years of experience in developing gameplay systems for released projects (preferably AAA)
Previous experience in designing and maintaining larger gameplay systems
Self-sufficient with a strong sense of initiative
A keen eye for identifying potential improvements to the long-term health of the game experience
Great collaboration skills working across multiple teams to ensure that the gameplay systems are integrated seamlessly into the game
Bonus qualifications
Shipped at least 1 AAA or equivalent game
Strong knowledge of cooperative and/or multiplayer games
Interest in player behavior & analytics
Background or education in game design theory/ludology
Programming and/or visual scripting experience
LUA knowledge
Knowledge of Darktide and/or Vermintide 2
Strong Warhammer interest
What we offer
A playful, friendly and inclusive workplace
Opportunities for personal growth with varied projects, experienced co-workers and recurring hack weeks/days
Regulated flex time and paid overtime
Occupational pension
Health benefits and health check ups
Bonus program
Relocation package for international talent
Parties, social events and team-building activities
Dog-friendly office located in central Stockholm
Application details
We have a policy of working 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day optional to work from home. The onboarding is being done fully in the office.
We look forward to reviewing applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.
Location: Stockholm (on-site)
Start: ASAP
Form of Employment: Permanent, full-time
