Lediga jobb Kinda Brave Publishing AB i Uppsala

Are you an organized problem solver that would love to help indie studio teams and think that accessibility is key? Then look no further!?



We are looking for a Producer with an eye for detail who wants to get right into working with Kinda Brave studios for our upcoming titles. In this role you’ll start by working closely with our team while being a guiding star for the Publishing group that includes Marketing, Sales, QA, Release Management and keep our games on track. We’re looking for someone with good energy and great soft skills who is excited to support our indie teams from a publishing perspective and help bring their ideas to fruition. Someone who can also spot risks and come up with mitigation plans, all while being a champion for accessibility in games!



In this role you’ll be joining us at Kinda Brave, a sustainability conscious game publisher who is all about great games without compromising people, players, or planet. We ensure our studios have fair compensation, regulated hours, wellness benefits and we’re just about to become the world’s first games company with a LGBTQI certification. We have a passion for making games more accessible and we pay close mind to reduce everyone’s overall CO2 output. Sounds interesting? Let’s talk!?



We’re looking for someone who?

- Has shipped at least two (2) games as a producer or worked on multiple unshipped projects.?

- Able to work on multiple projects and studios at the same time, find out what support they need and how we can help them.?

- Has the ability to review, understand and assist with production timelines

- Wants to actively work with accessibility in games and be a champion for it?

- Is solution-oriented and can remain calm and focused while supporting the team during stressful times.?

- Is self-motivated and takes charge to help get things done within the publishing pod.?



Highly valued?

- Able to work in Uppsala, Sweden?

- Experience with production at a publisher?or Developer

- Experience with production at an indie scale?

- Has strong soft skills and is good at communicating both with longer explanations and short and concise both face to face and online.?

- Assist the rest of the publishing pod where needed and be the mediator between those various disciplines of the pod

- An eye for detail and good soft skills to handle tough conversations in a constructive manner



We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves. No matter your gender identity or expression, skin color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual or romantic orientation, disability or parental status, you belong with us. We also encourage everyone to apply even if you believe that you don’t meet all requirements. Let’s talk!



Employment type: Fulltime permanent position after probationary period.

Start date: As agreed on



The recruitment process is ongoing, and you are welcome to submit your application today! Visa mindre

We are looking for a Senior Producer with a track record of shipping games and a deep understanding of both agile methodology and the core disciplines within development. In this role, you’ll work closely with Studio Leadership to guide and support the team through milestones with a hands-on approach. You will solve issues across all disciplines with a generalist expertise and a passion for understanding people and challenges. We are looking for a leader with drive and a clear communication style to be the guiding light and timekeeper, whilst practicing servant leadership to keep it, Indie.


In this role, you’ll be joining us at Ember Trail, a team of 14 developers to design, deliver and ship great games that put creativity in players' hands. We have fair compensation and a competitive bonus policy, regulated hours, support personal projects in a transparent way, and wellness benefits. We have a passion for making games more accessible, and we pay close mind to reduce everyone’s overall CO2 output.

Sounds interesting? Let’s talk!



We’re looking for someone who

- Has shipped at least three (3) games as a producer
- Is experienced with Agile and how to adapt without compromising fundamental practices
- Understands multiple disciplines to actively contribute and support Design, Art, Code, Animation etc
- Able to work in Uppsala, Sweden
- Wants to actively work with accessibility in games and be a champion for it
- Is solution-oriented and can remain calm and focused while supporting the team during stressful times
- Is self-motivated and takes charge to help get things done




Highly valued

- Experience in the indie scene
- Has strong soft skills and is good at communicating both with longer explanations and short and concise both face to face and online
- An eye for detail and good soft skills to handle tough conversations in a constructive manner.




Employment type: Permanent

Start date: 2022

The recruitment process is ongoing, and you are welcome to submit your application today! Visa mindre

Are you ready to delve into an unannounced systemic game where you can create new and exciting gameplay and gameplay loops that will provide unexpected outcomes? Then look no further!

Does this sound like you?

We at Spagank are currently looking for a programmer to join us on our journey. In this role you will dive into programming a systemic game through building gameplay and game loops that generate unexpected outcomes. You’re someone who likes to work with both tech and design to ideate and create new gameplay which will bring both excitement and accessibility to the player.

We’re a small and experienced tech-oriented team which means that you’ll be working both independently and closely with our other programmers while providing support where needed. To excel in this role, having knowledge and experience of what a full game cycle looks like is key!



Who are we?

Spagank! It’s the dire situation suddenly turning in your favor. Or the rug getting pulled from under your feet. The dopamine rush when your plan pans out exactly the way you wanted.

In this role you will join a small creative team who loves to experiment. We want to push the envelope of what a small studio can achieve and have a passion for creating games that are fun, engaging, and highly replayable.

Spagank! It’s who we are.



We’re looking for someone who:

- Has knowledge of what a full game cycle looks like from pre-production to release
- Has worked in C# or similar languages
- Has the ability and autonomy to take ownership of full systems and game loops


Bonus:

- Experience with working in Unity

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves. No matter your gender identity or expression, skin color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual or romantic orientation, disability or parental status, you belong with us. We also encourage everyone to apply even if you believe that you don’t meet all requirements. Let’s talk!

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Hybrid remote in Uppsala, Sweden

Employment type: Full-time, permanent position with 6 months’ probation

The recruitment process is ongoing, and you are welcome to submit your application today! Visa mindre

Do you have an eye for detail? Do you have a good understanding of the QA testing process and are you ready to ensure that our games are the best they can be? Then look no further!

We at Kinda Brave are currently looking for a QA Manager who has good understanding and experience of the QA Testing process and wants to get right into working with production for our upcoming indie titles which include Go Fight Fantastic, Distant Bloom and more! In this role you will start by working closely with our QA staff to ensure that our titles release at the best possible quality. We have multiple titles in production at one point and you'll be a part of improving the quality of all titles from start to finish. We are looking for someone who can work alongside the QA team, generate test cases and provide feedback when needed. You will also oversee external QA teams during heavy testing periods, ensuring that coverage is completed correctly.

The team is growing continuously so for the right person there's a possibility of a permanent position in the same, similar or more advanced role.



In this role you’ll be joining us at Kinda Brave, a sustainability conscious game publisher who is all about great games without compromising people, players or planet. We ensure our studios have fair compensation, regulated hours, wellness benefits and we’re just about to become the world’s first games company with a LGBTQI certification. We have a passion for making games more accessible and we pay close mind to reduce everyone’s overall CO2 output. Sounds interesting? Let’s talk!



We’re looking for someone who:

- Has shipped at least 2-3 games (or has gone through multiple development cycles) and good knowledge of what it takes to get certified on multiple platforms.
- Has the ability to triage bugs, with good knowledge of priority, severity, and their importance in production.
- Can create and maintain bug databases within an already established and adaptable template.
- Is a champion for accessibility in games!




Highly desirable:

- Can work in Uppsala, Sweden
- Experience with QA at an indie scale
- An eye for detail and good soft skills to handle tough conversations in a constructive manner
- Has strong soft skills and good at communicating both with longer explanations and short and concise either face to face or online
- Experience in working within publishing
- Experience with event and demo builds


Contract type: 12-month with a possibility of continuation

Start date: 1st November or as per agreement

Salary: Based on experience



Recruitment takes place on an ongoing basis so apply at your earliest convenience!

Does this sound like you or someone you know? Then apply below and take the step to creating unforgettable games filled to the brim with a passion for quality and accessibility!

Contact: [email protected] Visa mindre

We are looking for an artist to join our rawrsome little indiegame studio in Uppsala, Sweden!

Dinomite Games is a small studio with a huge love for games. We're focusing a lot on team contribution. Everyone's thoughts and insights are important and taken in consideration, as we think it benefits both the game and the studio. One of our ground pillars in the studio is that we want everyone to feel safe and be able to be themselves in every way - every day! Everyone in our studio is crucial for our goal - making the best games ever!

As an artist in our studio, you’ll be working mostly with environment-art and design but also with icons and UI elements. Since our game Go Fight Fantastic! is hand drawn you’ll be drawing both unique sections of the game world and making/using pre-drawn assets to speed up the workflow. It’s very important for us that you’re able to mimic our art style, so the art of the game feels cohesive!




We’re looking for someone who…

- is experienced in Photoshop or similar software.
- can create and emulate different kinds of art styles.
- is able work both independently, managing their own tasks and work together as a team.
- is creative and enjoys creating beautiful and interesting environments.
- can create a broad range of environment elements. Everything from nature to houses and fun alien tech.
- is passionate about games and indie development.
- is experienced in creating UI-elements and icons.




Bonus:

- Experience in typography
- Experience in VFX and animation
- Experience in 3D software
- Experience in game development and Unity workflows






Practical information?


Our studio consists of seven people and a dog: Lina (art director), Johan (technical director), Melanie (2D-animation), David (2D-artist), Joakim (game designer), Oskar (programmer), Sandra (community manager) and Bowie (dog/captain).

Positions are full time, 40 hours a week with the possibility for flex hours where you have the option to work a couple of days a week from home.

To add safety to our team we are a part of the hybrid indie publisher Kinda Brave. If you want to know more about our sustainable work for people, players and planet have a look at our webpages: kindabrave.com (http://kindabrave.com/) and sustainablegaming.com (http://sustainablegaming.com/) Visa mindre

Do you love multiplayer games but hate high latency? Do you wish that you could fix it and have ownership for the entire process? Then look no further!

We’re looking for a Online multiplayer programmer for our fast paced Hack & Slash game Go Fight Fantastic! In this role you will have ownership of the entire process of implementing the online multiplayer system from start to finish by working in both Photon Fusion and Unity.

As a part of our studio you’ll be working in a team that is cozy, playful and creative with a passion for games. We’re a small team consisting of 8 people and a dog which means that you will be part of a team where everyone's input is valued and where we create the game together.



We’re looking for someone who:

- Can code in C#
- Has vast experience working in Unity
- Has extensive experience of programming either within the industry or hobby projects.
- Has experience with planning netcode structure/topology
- Is good at managing their own tasks and work both independently and together as a team
- Is ready to take on a big project
- Is fluent in English




Highly desired:

- Can work in Uppsala, Sweden
- Working with multiplayer in other engines or frameworks, for example Photon Bolt or UNET/Mirror




Bonus:

- Like to take on different parts of the game development process
- Has experience with porting to multiple platforms




Start date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Based on experience



Recruitment takes place on an ongoing basis so apply at your earliest convenience!

Does this sound like you or someone you know? Then apply below and take the step to create an unforgettable online multiplayer experience where latency is a thing of the past!

Contact: [email protected] Visa mindre

We are a small team with big ideas where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a fundamental part of everything we do. Fair compensation, regulated hours, vacation days, insurances, pensions, wellness grants, ergonomic work equipment, opportunities to get shares in the group, computer glasses, wellness hours, developer bonuses, and more. Not just for a project, but always and across the whole group. We’re in it for the long-haul and want to make sure you are too.
We are looking for the person who shares in our passion for games, diversity and sustainability, that wants to help make our group grow with many more talented individuals.
You will join a team lead by our Head of HR & Recruitment, dedicated to finding great people and helping us create a workplace where a diverse group of employees thrive!
Job Description:
You will take a lead role in all recruitment efforts, planning, developing and implementing effective Talent Acquisition and Retention strategies for our group that reflects our commitments to equality, diversity and inclusivity, building and promoting our employer brand in relevant networks.
Your tasks will be many, including ad drafting, headhunting, interviewing and candidate evaluation. You will build a recruitment database and set recruitment KPI that will allow for continuous evaluation and improvement to our processes.
Your scope of work will include our publishing organization as well as all of our studios, meaning a large proportion of specialist recruitment for exciting and interesting roles within game development.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Multiple years of experience running recruitment in a Talent Acquisition role or similar
Familiarity with a range of selection methods (interviews, practical tests, psychological tests etc.)
Appreciation for and hands on experience with the development and implementation of recruitment strategies that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion
Personality as that of an organised team player with good time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to run recruitment with an operational excellence that ensures positive candidate experiences
Fluent in English, both written and spoken

While not required, we’re especially interested in candidates with
A genuine interest in gaming
Experience from the games industry
Experience from specialist recruitment

Practical:
Our growing group of over 30 employees has been up and running for little over a year, meaning any candidate should relish the thought of working in a start-up environment created by experienced professionals.
The position will initially be either remote or at our offices on Wallingatan in Stockholm. From winter 2022/2023, the position will primarily be based in our brand-new offices in Uppsala. Parttime remote work will always be allowed, and even fulltime remote work may be considered for certain positions and candidates.
The recruitment process is ongoing, and you are welcome to submit your application in Swedish or English today! Visa mindre