Goat Simulator Developer Is Looking for Mobile Programmer & Art Director
Coffee Stain North has opened two positions in Stockholm.
Coffee Stain North is hiring for two job positions: Mobile Programmer and Art Director and Art Lead, both in Stockholm. The studio is known for the Goat Simulator series, a third-person sandbox adventure where players can live out their wildest dreams as a goat.
The positions are permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week. The studio offers a hybrid setup, with the option to work from home two days per week.
Coffee Stain North
Intermediate Mobile Programmer at Coffee Stain North in Stockholm
The position involves working in game development in Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5, supporting both released and upcoming titles on iOS and Android, and collaborating closely with the wider Goat Simulator team. The work will have a particular focus on the mobile-specific parts of development.
Background requirements are:
2+ years of professional experience in game development
Experience working with C++ in game development
Relevant experience in Unreal Engine
Experience in the following areas is considered a plus:
Mobile game development
CI/CD tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Multiplayer games
Game optimization, both in terms of graphical fidelity and frame time
Coffee Stain North
Art Director and Art Lead at Coffee Stain North in Stockholm
The responsibilities include defining and maintaining the artistic vision for the studio's projects, from early exploration to release. In this position, you will lead and guide the art team to deliver on the vision and work closely with other disciplines to ensure that the visual direction supports both the player experience and the overall goals of the project.
Other responsibilities include:
Communicate the artistic vision through documentation, visual references, presentations, sketches, paint-overs, and ongoing feedback, ensuring the team is aligned on both creative goals and practical constraints
Continuously assess the project's visual experience and drive improvements to quality, consistency, and player impact
Guide artistic decisions by balancing gameplay needs, project goals, production realities, and technical constraints across target platforms
Partner with the leadership team on planning, prioritization, scope discussions, and long-term project direction
Regular one-on-ones and development conversations
Performance reviews, goal setting, and career development
Coaching and supporting team members in their growth
Recruitment and onboarding
Supporting the team through interpersonal and organizational challenges
Helping maintain a healthy, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
The studio expects over 5 years of professional experience in game art and at least one shipped game title in a leadership role.
Background:
Worked as an Art Director, Lead Artist, or in a similar leadership role within game development
Experience managing and developing people within a creative team
Strong understanding of art fundamentals (such as color theory, composition, anatomy, shape language, visual storytelling, and design principles)
Ability to communicate ideas and feedback visually through sketches and paint-overs
Experience working with and adapting to different art styles and visual tones
Knowledge of technical constraints across multiple gaming platforms
Strong understanding of game art production pipelines across multiple disciplines and ability to artistically guide each of them, including environment art, character art, animation, VFX, lighting, UI, and promotional art
Learn more about the studio and apply here.
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