Game Designer

IO Interactive is an independent video game development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Brighton and Istanbul. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

A passion for fantasy worlds and memorable characters is at the core of our next ambitious project. We are building a bold new AAA fantasy RPG for console and PC, where expressive gameplay and strong character identity are central to the player experience.

With a team of seasoned developers and new creative voices, we are crafting a new IP that blends deep systems, meaningful progression, and a welcoming, emotionally resonant world. If you are excited about designing playable characters that feel powerful, distinct, and deeply connected to the game’s mechanics and narrative, we would love to hear from you.

As a Game Designer, you will define how playable characters function, grow, and feel to play. Working closely with multiple disciplines, you will help ensure each character offers a clear identity, engaging mechanics, and a rewarding gameplay experience.

• Design and develop playable characters, including abilities, kits, and gameplay roles.
• Prototype, implement, and iterate on character mechanics using proprietary tools.
• Collaborate closely with combat, systems, narrative, animation, and engineering teams to bring characters to life.
• Help balance and refine character gameplay across solo and multiplayer experiences.
• Contribute to progression, rewards, and mastery systems tied to character play.
• Playtest regularly and iterate based on feedback to improve clarity, balance, and fun.

• An experienced game designer with a background in character, combat, or gameplay systems, ideally on AAA titles.
• Comfortable designing abilities and mechanics that clearly express a character’s fantasy and role.
• Familiar with the full game development cycle, from early concepts through iteration and polish.
• A thoughtful problem solver who can adapt to creative changes and technical constraints.
• Collaborative, organized, and able to communicate ideas clearly across disciplines.