About Us
Savage Game Studios were formed in 2020 by industry veterans from studios such as ; Rockstar, Insomniac, Supercell, Wargaming and Rovio. In 2022 we joined PlayStation, making Savage the founding studio of the PlayStation Studios Mobile Division.
Our Mission is to make action games with epic stories to foster lasting connections with players around the world. We're fearlessly exploring bold new ideas with the aim to make high-quality, visually stunning games for mobile devices.
Why do our people love it here?
Games - We live and breathe games, playing together regularly and having games at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise our players and deeply understand them, which drives everything we do.
People - Our People are Powerful Together. We believe that excellence is reached through team collaboration and a culture of feedback. We're made up of passionate, collaborative and humble people. We're committed to hiring a diverse team and we believe in treating people fairly. A great workplace is one where you feel like you belong. We are building a team of people who understand, empathise, collaborate, listen and connect. We want to create equal opportunity for all and give everyone a fair chance.
Pioneers - We're pioneers. We aim to create experiences that will push innovation and gaming on mobile. Think of everything you love about console games and imagine having that in the palm of your hand. You'll be able to directly impact Savage Games by joining us, early on in our mission.
Inspired - Savage Games is a perfect home for those looking to make great games. We're hiring professionals who believe their best work is yet to be done. If you want to make an impact, have more autonomy, work on truly innovative mobile IPs, and want to work with a team of welcoming, open and honest teammates, Savage is the place for you.
We're committed to creating a diverse team. If you feel that you might be interested in the role, even if you don't hit 100% of the criteria, please don't let that put you off. Get in touch with us. We believe in passion and potential.
Lead Designer - Helsinki, Finland
As the Lead Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the design team and design of our upcoming game. You will lead a team of passionate and skilled game designers, guiding them through the development process. Your creativity, strategic thinking, and technical expertise will be instrumental in delivering a high-quality game.
Responsibilities
Lead brainstorming sessions and collaborate with the wider game team to generate designs.
Develop and communicate a clear, cohesive design vision that aligns with the overall game vision.
Provide direction and mentorship to a team of designers.
Oversee and guide the design process, ensuring that each element contributes to the game vision.
Create and maintain design documents.
Communicate designs and decisions to cross-functional teams, fostering alignment and collaboration.
Lead the development of prototypes, validating and iterating on designs.
Collaborate closely with the development team to implement, test, and refine features and content throughout development.
With the Product team, conduct player research and analyze feedback, informing design decisions to enhance the player experience.
Stay informed of industry trends and competitor games, ensuring the game remains innovative and competitive.
Work closely with QA teams to identify and address design-related issues, ensuring a polished and bug-free experience.
Requirements
8+ years of design experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
In-depth understanding of action games and comprehensive knowledge across all stages of live game development and operations.
Proven track record of successfully shipping at least one action game.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Combines a creative mindset with strong analytical abilities.
Collaborative nature with a commitment to delivering exceptional leadership experiences to the team.
The ideal candidate will also have
A passion for game design and possesses a deep love for video games.
Why join us?
Although we're a new company, we're committed to making this a great place to work, so this is only the beginning of our benefits:
Annual bonus
Paid lunches
Budget towards commuting costs
Gym or sporting subscription to spend as you wish
Home internet provided
Mobile Phone
Educational budget: for language learning, self-training, attending conferences, buying games and books etc
Financial and practical assistance with relocation through our relocation partner and a relocation budget
Twice yearly off-sites, this year we held one in Berlin and one in Helsinki
PVG - Pizza, beer and games on the last Friday of every month
30 days holiday plus additional days from Christmas and New Year
Discounts on PlayStation products and games
We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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