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Sharkmob is looking for a Senior Game Designer focused on NPC/AI to join us at our studio in Malmö, Sweden. In this role, you’ll own the design of NPCs, from behaviour-tree logic to moment-to-moment combat feel, working closely with coders, artists, fellow designers, as well as production and direction. Together, you’ll deliver nail-biting, fair, and rewarding gameplay experiences that align with the game’s creative vision and development goals. We're looking for someone who is passionate about AI design, excited by the challenges of the extraction shooter genre, and eager to push the gameplay experience forward through thoughtful, systems-driven design. At Sharkmob we value teamwork, trust, motivation and setting colleagues up for success. We believe that is key to making great games and creating a healthy work environment. Since we strive to empower our developers, there will be plenty of opportunities to make your mark and effect the way we work.  Responsibilities Driving the development of the games NPC/AI related features such as behaviour, feedback, dialogue systems, difficulty and animation. Making sure the NPC/AI is fun, fair, believable and rewarding. Ensuring that the NPC/AI systems work well together with other game loops. Mentor and support junior/intermediate game designers, offering feedback, guidance, and knowledge sharing. Work together with the team to iterate on features, take initiative for improvements and feedback on all aspects of the game. Requirements 5+ years of experience in game design, with a strong focus on AI or combat systems, and a proven track record of working on larger development teams. Experience with Shooters. Outstanding communication skills; you can pitch a concept, justify a decision, and give, as well as receive, feedback with ease. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align the team around shared goals. Bonus points Experience with Unreal Engine. Live-service experience: balancing, telemetry analysis, post-launch iteration. Experience working with project/product management. Who we are Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working onExoborne– a Sharkmob original game. We have previously releasedBloodhunt– a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more greatperksof being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit ourhomepage.

We are looking for two Senior UI Designers for our soon to be released AAA project Exoborne - an open-world extraction shooter. As senior members of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with designers, directors, UX experts and engineers to create user interfaces that are both visually engaging and highly functional. Your work will help ensure the UI is consistent, accessible, and fully aligned with the overall vision of the game. You’ll take responsibility for key UI systems and workflows, working together with the team to establish best practices and maintain a high standard of quality throughout the project. By sharing your expertise and contributing ideas, you’ll help the whole team deliver a polished and immersive player experience. Responsibilities Work closely with the Directors, Game Designers, Programmers, and fellow team members to create polished and intuitive user interfaces that enhance gameplay and integrate seamlessly into the game world. Drive the creation and evolution of the game’s UI ensuring cohesive visual style and design language for all UI elements, aligning with the overall artistic vision of the game. Mentor and support junior/intermediate UI designers, offering feedback, guidance, and knowledge sharing. Maintain and evolve the existing design library. Ensure design files are well-structured, organized, and consistently delivered. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve the quality and innovation of our UI designs. Incorporate motion graphics and animations into the user interface to enhance interactivity and provide visual feedback to players. Create engaging transitions, animations, and dynamic elements that elevate the overall user experience. Collaborate with the broader team to ensure that all UI designs are intuitive, accessible, and enhance the overall user experience. While UX is a shared responsibility across the company, you will work closely with our UX experts to refine and elevate design decisions. Requirements A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally with experience from AAA game development or equivalent. Exceptional graphic design skills, with a solid understanding of typography, colour theory, and composition. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Demonstrated experience with interactive and motion design. A strong understanding of game development pipelines and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Proven experience designing for multi-platform games (PC, console), with knowledge of platform-specific UX expectations and constraints. Excellent communication skills and the ability to both give and receive constructive feedback and the ability to communicate your design concepts and ideas to both internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the project. A passion for gaming, with a deep appreciation for how UI/UX design impacts player engagement and immersion. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. An up-to-date portfolio showcasing a range of UI designs, including high-quality UI elements. That little extra Experience with UI implementation in Unreal Engine (UMG, Blueprints, etc.). Skills in 3D modelling, rendering, or lighting to support in-world UI or 3D interfaces. Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices in games. Experience conducting or analysing usability testing. Who we are Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working onExoborne– a Sharkmob original game. We have previously releasedBloodhunt– a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more greatperksof being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit ourhomepage.

We are creating a highly ambitious AAA game, Exoborne, and are looking for a passionate Online engineer to join us. We are looking for a person to join our online team who wants to have fun at work, believes in shared ownership, and is ready to make an impact on our project and organization. We value collaboration skills and smart decision-making in a team setting. What you will do: At our core, we’re focused on building a kick-ass game. That means we care deeply about the player experience and make decisions that elevate the game as a whole. Everyone on the team is encouraged to act as domain champions: driving improvements, challenging the status quo, and leading change when it makes the game better. You won’t just execute tasks, you’ll help shape what we build and how we build it. At Sharkmob, we value teamwork, trust, motivation, and setting colleagues up for success, all of which are key to making great games and a productive work environment. We strive to empower developers, and there will be plenty of opportunities to make your mark and impact the way we work. The games we are making at Sharkmob and our ambition level require a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. It takes lots of different people, and we would love for you to be one of them! You will be part of a team of highly skilled engineers working together to realize new features and enhance existing for our game, while striving for long-term goals, which include: Excellent tools and development environments; ensure fast, efficient development with reliable tools, automation, and easy-to-use local and parallel environments. Smart, simple, and scalable solutions; build smart, simple, and scalable solutions that are easy to understand, low in dependencies, and easy to replace. Live mindset; build features with live in mind from day one. Outstanding Work Environment; create a safe, supportive environment where we deliver great work without anyone getting burned out. Your work will cover a broad spectrum, from the front end in Unreal Engine to backend services in C# and infrastructure in Google Cloud. Your daily tasks will include design, scoping, planning, implementation, debugging, and ultimately, delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions for our players. We’re looking for individuals who bring positivity, professionalism, and a sense of ownership to everything they do. At Sharkmob, we believe in creating great shooter games while having fun and sharing ownership. Requirements: Experience with C++ and/or C Experienced with cloud providers such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure Experienced with databases and database design with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL Experienced with API design Experienced with network and server programming That Little Extra: An engineering degree in computer science, or equivalent, is a plus Experience with Kubernetes and Google Cloud Experience with non-relational databases Experience with game development and working with first parties Experience with live services Experience with Unreal Engine Who we are Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working onExoborne– a Sharkmob original game. We have previously releasedBloodhunt– a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more greatperksof being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit ourhomepage.

Sharkmob is looking for a new Lead to our Core Systems team! Our tech team tackles engine customization, performance profiling and optimization, memory management, streaming, rendering and console platform support, among other things. What you will do: As a Lead, you will mentor and guide your team’s development, working in close partnership with fellow Lead Engineers, Technical Directors, and your Department Manager. Collaboration and mutual support are core to our culture.  We are a team with big ambitions, united by a commitment to smart decision-making, creativity, and a passion for our craft. In your leadership role, you'll be responsible for 1:1s, salary reviews, performance evaluations, and fostering the personal growth of your team members. At Sharkmob, leadership means empowering others. You’ll ensure your team has the tools, guidance, and environment they need to thrive. By promoting teamwork, encouraging individual strengths, and celebrating your team’s successes, you help build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We’re looking for individuals who bring positivity, professionalism, and a sense of ownership to everything they do. At Sharkmob, we believe in creating great shooter games while having fun, and sharing ownership. Requirements: Experience in leading a team You have a genuine interest in growing and developing your team members You as a leader is interested in developing your leadership skills further You have shipped a game in a senior or lead tech role At least 4 years of professional experience working independently in C++ Enjoys developing architecture and systems supporting the game You lead by example and bring out the best in the people around you You are solution-minded and always bring a positive attitude A true collaborative spirit that ensures smooth and efficient communication between disciplines That little extra: Experience in console development Experience in render programming Experience working with Unreal Engine Experience in making tools to support development Experience with open-world games Who we are: Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working onExoborne– a Sharkmob original game. We have previously releasedBloodhunt– a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more greatperksof being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit ourhomepage.

Join the fun and take part in the development of our project,Exoborne, an exciting next step in our studio’s evolution and growth. As a UI Designer, you will play a crucial role in crafting visually striking and user-friendly interfaces for our project Exoborne. With your strong foundation in graphic design and UI principles, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams to create engaging, intuitive experiences that resonate with both players and stakeholders. At Sharkmob, we are looking for people who want to have fun at work, share ownership, and create great shooter games. Responsible people with a positive attitude, are passionate about their work and value professionalism. Responsibilities Work closely with the Directors, Game Designers, Programmers, and fellow team members to create polished and intuitive user interfaces that enhance gameplay and integrate seamlessly into the game world. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a cohesive visual style and design language for all UI elements, aligning with the game's overall artistic vision. Design immersive UI elements that elevate storytelling, blending seamlessly into the game world and narrative. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve the quality and innovation of our UI designs. Incorporate motion graphics and animations into the user interface to enhance interactivity and provide visual feedback to players. Create engaging transitions, animations, and dynamic elements that elevate the overall user experience. Collaborate with the broader team to ensure that all UI designs are intuitive and accessible and enhance the overall user experience. While UX is a shared responsibility across the company, you will work closely with our UX experts to refine and elevate design decisions. Requirements Minimum 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, especially in the gaming industry. Strong graphic design skills, with a solid understanding of typography, color theory, and composition. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. A strong understanding of game development pipelines and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience designing UI assets for multiple platforms (PC, console), with an understanding of technical limitations and constraints. Excellent communication skills, the ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and the ability to communicate your design concepts and ideas to internal teams and stakeholders ensure clarity and alignment throughout the project. A passion for gaming, with a deep appreciation for how UI/UX design impacts player engagement and immersion. Unhindered in English, both written and spoken. A strong, up-to-date portfolio showcasing a range of UI designs, including high-quality UI elements. That little extra Experience in implementing designs directly into the game. Experience in motion design softwares such as After Effects. Who we are Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working onExoborne– a Sharkmob original game. We have previously releasedBloodhunt– a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more greatperksof being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit ourhomepage.

Come join the fun and take part in the development of our project,Exoborne, an exciting next step in our studio’s evolution and growth. As our Principal UX Designer, you will help define our internal user experience processes. You will also work hands on as an expert in our development process and be a link between the creative direction and the different design teams - all while keeping the player's experience top of mind. You will also collaborate closely with other departments and stakeholders, such as our insights team, to ensure that we work towards a consistent, connected and appreciated user experience, together. At Sharkmob, we are looking for people who want to have fun at work, share ownership, and create great shooter games. Responsible people who have a positive attitude, are passionate about their work and value professionalism. Responsibilities: Stay up-to-date, explore, benchmark and analyse UX best practices in the games industry. Develop and maintain user experience design principles and UX related documentation for our games. Combine insights through data and feedback with design execution to produce intuitive and usable user experiences. Communicate and ensure that best practices, design principles and insights are known and an active part of the design and development to ensure a consistent experience. Facilitate meetings and workshops to answer design and experience related questions, impacts on user and business metrics, and work as a sounding board for developers and creative directors alike. Ideating, conceptualising and producing ideas that bring consistency, simplicity, and put the user in the center of our game. As a person, you are open to change and willing to lead the change you want to see! Always eager to learn new things, try new ways of working and share your knowledge with other people. Naturally, you have a true passion for games and UX, keeping yourself updated with the latest trends thanks to your network within the UX community. Experience: At least 10 years of experience working with UX Design. Relevant bachelor's (Interaction design, human computer interaction, information science, human factors, or related field). An advanced degree is preferred. Experience from working with accessibility (WCAG, CVAA). Cross-platform experience working with designing for multiple platforms. You have a good understanding of product specifications and user psychology. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. You have experience working with features or products from idea to design, implementation, and balancing. Stakeholder management within a design process and experience in presenting designs, insights and related information to senior / C-suite stakeholders. That little extra: Experience from working in the games industry, preferably with live games. Experience in Figma. Who we are Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working onExoborne– a Sharkmob original game. We have previously releasedBloodhunt– a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more greatperksof being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit ourhomepage.

Sharkmob is looking for a Senior Game Economy Designer to join our studio in Malmö, Sweden. You will work together with a multidisciplinary team to design, implement, and iterate on meta-game, progression and economy systems for our upcoming game, Exoborne. Come join us on a new career adventure! Collaboration is crucial to us. Working in cross-discipline teams allows us to bring together our expertise and create the best experiences for our players. We are looking for people who want to have fun at work, share ownership, and make smart decisions. We value responsible individuals with a positive attitude, passion for their craft, and a commitment to professionalism. At Sharkmob, we value teamwork, trust, motivation, and setting colleagues up for success, all of which are key to making great games and creating a healthy work environment. We strive to empower developers, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to make your mark, both on the game and in how we work. The games we are making, and the level of ambition we have, require a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. It takes lots of different people and we would love for you to be one of them! Responsibilities Designing and developing meta-game, progression and economy-related features on a live game. Designing and balancing systems that provide excellent long-term engagement for our players while remaining sustainable. Maintaining and improving live systems. Using telemetry to make sure that the features you work on achieve the intended results. Keeping an eye on trends and industry best practices within the field of game economy and meta-game design to inform your work. Requirements 5+ years of experience in a senior designer role. Experience working on a live service game. Experience working with telemetry data. A passion for translating numbers into great player experiences – and back again. Understanding of player psychology, motivational models, and how they relate to game design. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Excellent English written communication skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Who we are Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working on Exoborne – a Sharkmob original game. We have previously released Bloodhunt – a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more great perks of being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit our homepage.

Take part in the development of our latest project, Exoborne, an exciting next step in the studio’s evolution and growth. As a Senior Games Quality Analyst, you will contribute to building the foundation for a great QA team. This means being involved with game features from their planning through the different stages of implementation. Working as a quality analyst with us is not just about finding and reporting bugs, but collaborating closely with a multitude of different departments involved in the process to produce the best possible player experience. We expect QA team members to be proactive and engage in establishing the testing practices and procedures for areas of the game for which they are responsible. We're seeking someone who is collaborative, detail-oriented, adaptable, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities with care and efficiency. It’s a plus if you’re a gamer and even better if you enjoy the creative process integral to creating a new game and IP. Responsibilities Document test plans, QA tasks, and test cases for use by internal and external teams. Help manage the day-to-day tasks of our External FQA teams and facilitate the transfer of information where and when necessary. Review and prioritize bugs and create Jira dashboards for different project teams you will be supporting in this role. Perform hands-on testing and gain advanced knowledge of features and areas that you will have ownership of from a QA perspective. Follow up with thorough regression testing on bugs reported in your areas and investigate issues with complicated reproduction steps. Assist with planning and logistics for internal and external user experience playtests. Provide qualitative feedback, discuss, and engage with stakeholders, and ensure that we focus our efforts on verifying the game quality where it matters the most. Be proactive in building the test pipeline and process for the features you will have QA ownership over. Qualifications Demonstrable experience with testing, 5+ years working with quality control/quality assurance or a similar role. Previous employment in the gaming industry is a big plus. Proficiency in defect tracking tools and planning such as JIRA, Confluence, Testrail, and similar. Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills, capable of summarizing complex subjects to technical and non-technical team representatives. Ability to immediately recognize critical issues or testing deficiencies. Familiar with common development tools such as Perforce and Visual Studio. Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Solid understanding of live game development cycles, and familiarity with game engines and dev tools. This position is permanent and based in our Malmö studio. Please note that this position does not include relocation assistance. Who we are Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and has offices in Malmö, Sweden, and London, UK. The studio develops AAA-quality games for PC and console, using the Unreal Engine to power its ambitions of taking multiplayer games to new heights. We are currently working on one major project: Exoborne – a Sharkmob original game created in Malmö, is a tactical, open-world extraction shooter set in a United States torn apart by apocalyptic forces of nature. Our first game Bloodhunt - a battle royale set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, was released on 27 April 2022. At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more great perks of being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit our homepage.