Game Designer (Player)

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Posted 19 August 2025
LOCATION
Malmö
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Game Design
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Character Design Game Design Player Character Design Collaboration Communication Multiplayer Environment AAA Games

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Summary

We are looking for a talented Senior Game Designer (Player) to come on board an be a part of this exciting new chapter with us. If you're passionate about crafting dynamic and engaging characters that players will stand for years to come, we'd love to have you in our guild.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

  • Conceptualize, design and iterate to create distinctive player characters with unique abilities tailored to enhance gameplay experiences.
  • Collaborate with narrative designers, and animators to integrate compelling characters with dynamic abilities, and exciting move sets.
  • Participate in regular play sessions to collect feedback and implement adjustments that will perfect player dynamics and interactions.
  • Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices in player design and development.

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in game design, with a specific focus on character design in the AAA games industry.
  • Proven track record in designing iconic characters with memorable personalities and skill-sets.
  • Strong ability to collaborate across various teams, including art and programming to ensure cohesive integration.
  • Experience with balancing and tuning player character abilities in multiplayer environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills that convey complex ideas in a simple manner.

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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.

We are looking for a talented Senior Game Designer (Player) to come on board an be a part of this exciting new chapter with us. If you're passionate about crafting dynamic and engaging characters that players will stand for years to come, we'd love to have you in our guild.

This is a permanent position based in one of our studios, with the option to work from home one day per week.

What you will do:

  • Conceptualize, design and iterate to create distinctive player characters with unique abilities tailored to enhance gameplay experiences.
  • Collaborate with narrative designers, and animators to integrate compelling characters with dynamic abilities, and exciting move sets.
  • Participate in regular play sessions to collect feedback and implement adjustments that will perfect player dynamics and interactions.
  • Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices in player design and development.

Who you are:

  • 5+ years of experience in game design, with a specific focus on character design in the AAA games industry.
  • Proven track record in designing iconic characters with memorable personalities and skill-sets.
  • Strong ability to collaborate across various teams, including art and programming to ensure cohesive integration.
  • Experience with balancing and tuning player character abilities in multiplayer environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills that convey complex ideas in a simple manner.

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.

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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