Malmö: Lead Producer

As our team continues to grow, we are thrilled to invite a curious and results-driven Senior Producer to join us in Malmö. In this dynamic role, you'll support the production team, ensuring the seamless execution of the project. Be a crucial part of our journey and help bring our latest project, Exoborne, to life!
Reporting to a Lead Producer, you'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the studio, ensuring we have the best organizational structure, processes, and practices that allow them to produce high-quality work on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate understands the creative chaos of AAA game development and can create comprehensive goals for the teams to work towards.
Responsibilities Lead feature teams to deliver on their goals through problem-solving, motivation, and support.
Collaborate with Production leadership, Directors, and Leads to turn creative vision into actionable, scoped plans, maintaining a long-term view of planning while embracing the iterative nature of the creative development process.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve development effectiveness and quality of life.
Identify and solve complex project problems with minimal supervision.
Mentor less experienced Producers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Build and maintain a positive team culture and morale.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, integrating learnings into game development.
Track and report on development team progress, morale, and potential risks, proactively solving issues as they arise.
Requirements Demonstrable experience as a Senior Producer or 4+ years as a Producer within a large development team.
Experience in all stages of AAA/AA development from concept to release as a Producer. Post-launch experience with a Live Service is a plus.
Expert understanding of modern project management methodologies and how best to apply them. Experience in coaching and training individuals in agile/lean concepts and practices is a plus.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Passionate about building a positive team culture and improving development efficiency.
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.
Currently, we are working on two major projects: 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. The second project, developed in London, is another Sharkmob original IP yet to be announced. 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, smart decisions, 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.

We’re looking to extend our team and welcome a Mobile Game Producer
About Coffee Stain Malmö
As the latest Coffee Stain office, founded this year, we are looking to build our new studio WITH our new hires, not just for them. That’s why we are on the lookout for the best and brightest in mobile games development and production. We offer the chance to build our Malmö studio from the foundations, with the backing of one of the hottest indie games studios and publishers in the world.
We are a small, but rapidly growing, team of developers and publishers who care deeply for every game we make, not just the one closest to release or the one that’s the most successful right now. As part of the wider Coffee Stain family, we share their values, and helping each other out is important to us. We believe that people are at their best when they’re supported and trusted.
As Producer at Coffee Stain you will work closely with the team, take ownership of planning and help the team deliver project milestones - while maintaining a healthy and creative work environment focused on teamwork and transparency.
These are things you’ll do on the job
Take ownership of project planning for current and future development, plan project milestones and maintain clear roadmaps
Support the team and make sure that they have a healthy and positive work experience so that they can focus on doing their best
Proactively drive production processes and ensure on-schedule deliveries
Handle internal, and external, stakeholder communication
Ensure release planning is effectively managed and executed across different game versions and storefronts
Review players feedback, prioritize it with the team, and incorporate changes accordingly
Work closely with external QA services

These are things your CV already contains
At least 1 year of experience working as a Project Manager or Producer or similar witin mobile game development
Great project planning skills, including the ability to organize and prioritize in order to meet goals and deadlines
Good knowledge of project management processes, methodologies and tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Bonus if you also have
Experience with technically challenging projects
Experience managing a team through a full production cycle in Mobile game development
Experience from both PC and Mobile development


Perks of being a Coffee Stainer
We frequently engage with each other around the games we're working on and playtests are a natural part of our day-to-day regardless of the role we have. We’re firmly against micromanaging, we trust our colleagues with the expertise and work ethic they bring to the table.
We can be flexible to accommodate your individual needs to make sure you have the right prerequisites to do your job and we allow for a healthy balance of working from home and working from the office, even outside of the consequences of the pandemic. We do however like to see each other in the office in person a number of times in any given week if we can.
We offer competitive salaries with excellent benefits. We try to follow the Collective Agreement as close as we can, which means payments to your pension fund and insurances. We also believe that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, so on top of the wellness grant, you get some paid time off to work out.
Practical info
The position is permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, in Malmö.
Right now, most of us work from home, but it’s possible to work from the office as well. Some of us are there a few days a week and it’s up to you what you’re comfortable with.
Apart from us, the Coffee Stain group consists of COFFEE STAIN STUDIOS in Skövde (Sanctum, Goat Simulator, Satisfactory), COFFEE STAIN PUBLISHING (Stockholm) EASY TRIGGER (Huntdown) and COFFEE STAIN NORTH that’s currently working on a super-secret project.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

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.

As a Senior UI Designer at Sharkmob, you will play a big role in creating visually captivating and intuitive user interfaces for our game titles. Leveraging your expertise in graphic design and user interfaces you will collaborate with cross-department teams to craft engaging and immersive interactive experiences that resonate with stakeholders and players.
"The vision is to make a UI that is integrated with the world, that caters to the user needs and feels like a natural part of the product. As a developer I am motivated to make the team work together, to be part of a solution driven mindset, to teach and to learn from each other”. - Anders Johansson, UI Director.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the UI Director, Game Designers, Programmers and your team to design and create visually stunning and intuitive user interfaces that enhance the player experience and seamlessly integrate with the game world.
Help to develop and maintain a consistent visual style and design language for UI elements, ensuring that they are in line with the overall art direction of the game.
Create amazing UI elements that enhance immersion and storytelling, integrating UI 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 User Experience (UX) designers to ensure that UI designs are user-friendly and intuitive, providing a seamless gameplay experience.

Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong emphasis on designing for video games.
Exceptional graphic design skills, with a keen eye for typography, color theory, and composition.
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UI designs, including examples of high quality UI elements and integration into game worlds.
Solid understanding of game development pipelines and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience creating UI assets for various platforms (PC, console), with an understanding of technical limitations and considerations.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to receive and provide clear, constructive feedback to team members.
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of how UI/UX design contributes to player engagement and immersion.
Unhindered in English, both written and spoken.
Up to date portfolio showcasing relevant projects

That little extra
Used to implement designs directly into the game
Experience in motion design software’s such as After effects
3D and lighting skills


Who we areSharkmob 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, creating 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.