Technical Designer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Technical Designer (Unreal Engine 5): Shaping gameplay directly in-engine to create meaningful player experiences with an accent on prototyping, iterating, and refining gameplay mechanics. Focus on translating design ideas into functional in-game experiences and balancing gameplay systems in a fast-paced environment.

Location: On-Site, Stockholm, Sweden

Company

A small, fast-moving team creating indie and atmospheric game experiences using Unreal Engine 5.

What you will do

• Design and implement gameplay features directly in Unreal Engine 5.
• Prototype and iterate on mechanics using Blueprints and scripting.
• Collaborate with programmers and artists to define and refine game systems.
• Translate abstract design ideas into functional, playable in-game experiences.
• Balance gameplay systems to optimize the overall player experience.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in game development in a design or technical design role.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and visual scripting (Blueprints).
• Proven track record of shipping at least one game.
• Solid understanding of game design principles and UX feedback loops.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Good communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Experience balancing and tuning complex gameplay systems.
• Familiarity with state machines and behavior systems.
• Basic programming knowledge beyond visual scripting.
• Experience working in small, fast-paced indie teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with a focus on collective building over individual egos.
• Opportunity to work in a tight-knit team of 3–5 people with high feature ownership.
• Creative freedom to experiment and explore diverse gameplay directions.
• Culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and professional growth.