Pigs Will Fly Studios AB jobb i Jönköping

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios
We are an ambitious indie studio in Jönköping, developing a new game based on an exclusive IP. We are brave, creative, ambitious, and have fun!
The Role
As an Art Lead at Pigs Will Fly, you are at the forefront of guiding and inspiring our art team, fostering an environment where creativity flourishes and talents are nurtured. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the team in their day-to-day operations, ensuring it performs at its highest potential, consistently meeting goals while maintaining a focus on the artistic vision.
This role involves a close partnership with the Art Director. Together, you delve into the project's aesthetic & thematic core, working to fully capture the intended artistic vision.
The vision, once solidified, will then be translated into actionable features and tasks for the art team. You will be instrumental in this translation process, carefully aligning the scope and complexity of tasks with the team's capacity and individual skills.

Furthermore, you will work closely with our Producer, acting as a crucial link between artistic aspirations and production realities. This collaboration will ensure that our production plan is taking into account the art team's capacity and skill levels to establish realistic timelines and deliverables. Your insight will be vital in identifying potential bottlenecks and proposing solutions that maintain both artistic integrity and project momentum.
You will be an "operative lead", meaning you not only manage but also actively contribute to the development. Whether it's concept art, 3D models, or textures, your contribution will inspire and motivate the team.
Our team operates with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is an integral part of the creative process. You will be expected to effectively provide and receive feedback, fostering transparent dialogue and collaborative problem-solving to enhance our creative output.
Some of what you'll do

Lead team meetings such as standups, sprint plannings and retrospectives


Manage and support your team in task planning ensuring they remain aligned with both vision and project constraints


Support Art Director in realizing the artistic vision


Support project management in milestone & sprint planning


Collaborate with other team leads to ensure goals, dependencies and risks are identified and acted upon


Required qualifications

+3 years of experience as a lead artist (or equivalent) in the video game industry.


Significant experience working with production pipelines in game art development, preferably 3d, animation and tech art.


Experience working with Unreal 5.


Strong artistic skills with excellent understanding of artistic style, themes and genres


Excellent leadership abilities, demonstrating alignment with our leadership values


Good strategic ability. You are able to prioritize correctly with regards to goals and identify upcoming needs & problems.


Outstanding proficiency in English, in both written and verbal communication.


As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others.


Bonus qualifications

Higher education Degree in Game Development or equivalent


Experience working with third person action adventure games


Other leadership experience


Shipped titles relevant to our genre


Knowledge of agile workflows


 What we offer

Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games


Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


Details
We prioritize personal attributes and will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is successfully filled.
Location: Jönköping, Sweden. (We have a policy of four days at the office, one day working from home.)
NOTE: You must have a visa/permit to work in Sweden 
Start: ASAP Spring 2026
Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, starting with a probationary period.
All applications must be in english and include a portfolio & resumé/CV

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios
We are an ambitious indie studio in Jönköping, developing a new game based on an exclusive IP. We are brave, creative, ambitious, and have fun!
The Role
As an Art Lead at Pigs Will Fly, you are at the forefront of guiding and inspiring our art team, fostering an environment where creativity flourishes and talents are nurtured. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the team in their day-to-day operations, ensuring it performs at its highest potential, consistently meeting goals while maintaining a focus on the artistic vision.
This role involves a close partnership with the Art Director. Together, you delve into the project's aesthetic & thematic core, working to fully capture the intended artistic vision.
The vision, once solidified, will then be translated into actionable features and tasks for the art team. You will be instrumental in this translation process, carefully aligning the scope and complexity of tasks with the team's capacity and individual skills.

Furthermore, you will work closely with our Producer, acting as a crucial link between artistic aspirations and production realities. This collaboration will ensure that our production plan is taking into account the art team's capacity and skill levels to establish realistic timelines and deliverables. Your insight will be vital in identifying potential bottlenecks and proposing solutions that maintain both artistic integrity and project momentum.
You will be an "operative lead", meaning you not only manage but also actively contribute to the development. Whether it's concept art, 3D models, or textures, your contribution will inspire and motivate the team.
Our team operates with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is an integral part of the creative process. You will be expected to effectively provide and receive feedback, fostering transparent dialogue and collaborative problem-solving to enhance our creative output.
Some of what you'll do

Lead team meetings such as standups, sprint plannings and retrospectives


Manage and support your team in task planning ensuring they remain aligned with both vision and project constraints


Support Art Director in realizing the artistic vision


Support project management in milestone & sprint planning


Collaborate with other team leads to ensure goals, dependencies and risks are identified and acted upon


Required qualifications

+3 years of experience as a lead artist (or equivalent) in the video game industry.


Significant experience working with production pipelines in game art development, preferably 3d, animation and tech art.


Experience working with Unreal 5.


Strong artistic skills with excellent understanding of artistic style, themes and genres


Excellent leadership abilities, demonstrating alignment with our leadership values


Good strategic ability. You are able to prioritize correctly with regards to goals and identify upcoming needs & problems.


Outstanding proficiency in English, in both written and verbal communication.


As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others.


Bonus qualifications

Higher education Degree in Game Development or equivalent


Experience working with third person action adventure games


Other leadership experience


Shipped titles relevant to our genre


Knowledge of agile workflows


 What we offer

Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games


Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


Details
We prioritize personal attributes and will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is successfully filled.
Location: Jönköping, Sweden. (We have a policy of four days at the office, one day working from home.)
NOTE: You must have a visa/permit to work in Sweden 
Start: Autumn-Winter 2025
Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, starting with a probationary period.
All applications must be in english and include a portfolio & resumé/CV

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!
We are an indie studio in Jönköping with big ambitions and a true passion for games. We are working on an exciting new game based on an exclusive IP and are now looking for new employees to join our team. As the studio is newly started, you have a unique opportunity to become part of the core team, to shape the company and really make your mark. Together we are brave, creative and ambitious. And we have fun!
 
The role
Pigs Will Fly is seeking an experienced System Administrator to support the backbone of our game studio development infrastructure. From deploying scalable cloud and on-site environments to automating workflows and maintaining secure, version controlled and high-performance systems, you’ll play a key role in keeping our game studios development running at full speed. You’ll work alongside artists and developers,in a collaborative and fast-paced environment where stability, uptime, and innovation are everything. If you’re excited about combining your love for tech with a love for games, this is your next mission.
 
What you'll do

Handle security, server setup, upkeep, and administration tasks.


Configure and manage identity and access management solutions.


Provide general desktop and user support.


Help users with everyday IT-related questions and issues.


Set up accounts and devices for new staff and contractors.


Install, configure, and troubleshoot new workstations and user profiles.


Manage and maintain our version control platform Perforce.


Oversee and support infrastructure hosted on AWS.


Oversee and support infrastructure hosted on Google Works


Champion and oversee operations security by analyzing and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.


Setup and oversee Active Directory Domain Services.


Prevent data loss via backups and minimize internal service interruption.


Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system rollout, support, and issue resolution.




Required qualifications

Previous experience working in a System Administrator position or similar role.


A university degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in IT, system administration, or a related field.


Demonstrate advanced proficiency in your area and stay up to date with new technologies and best practices.


Strong knowledge of administering and supporting Windows, Mac and Linux environments.


Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.


Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and spoken


As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others


 
What we offer

Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


 
Application details
During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We look forward to review applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.
Location: Jönköping. (We have a four days at the office, one day working from home, per week, policy.)
Start: ASAP autumn 2025
Form of Employment: We offer you a part time position that might turn into a full time position in time. It starts with a probationary period. We are also open for freelance and other alternatives.
Good to know: We will start checking through the applications when we return from our summer break in August.

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!
We are an indie studio in Jönköping with big ambitions and a true passion for games. We are working on an exciting new game based on an exclusive IP and are now looking for new employees to join our team. As the studio is newly started, you have a unique opportunity to become part of the core team, to shape the company and really make your mark. Together we are brave, creative and ambitious. And we have fun!
 
The role
Pigs Will Fly is looking for a talented VFX Artist to join our development team.

As a VFX Artist, you will play a central role in defining the visual identity and immersive feel of our games, directly contributing to the player experience and our team’s shared success.
Your main responsibility will be to create high-quality real-time effects that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and atmosphere—from explosive gameplay moments to subtle environmental details. This includes designing effects in Niagara, crafting shaders and particle systems, and working closely with other artists and designers to bring the game world to life in Unreal Engine 5.
As a team we are working with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is part of the creative process, so being able to effectively communicate and provide and receive feedback is essential.
 
What you'll do

Design and develop high-quality visual effects for characters, environments, and gameplay moments using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.


Support storytelling through cinematic effects, dynamic particles, and realistic environmental interactions.


Build and optimize shaders to deliver stunning real-time visuals.


Produce textures, flipbooks, and procedural effects using tools like Substance Designer, After Effects, or similar software.


Maintain a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance across multiple platforms.


Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure VFX is well-integrated into gameplay and cinematic sequences.


 
Required qualifications

A strong portfolio featuring visually impactful, real-time effects that support gameplay and narrative.


Hands-on experience with Niagara, shader/material creation, and VFX in Unreal Engine 5.


Familiarity with Unreal’s Blueprint system for integrating VFX and interactive elements.


Proficiency in developing textures, simulations, and particle systems for interactive environments.


A familiarity with 3D software like Maya, Blender.


Have knowledge about optimizing particles and shaders for games or realtime applications..


Sharp attention to detail, motion, and the role of VFX in player engagement and immersion.


 
Bonus qualifications

Higher education / Bachelor’s Degree in Game Development or equivalent


Experience using Houdini for complex simulations such as destruction, fluids, and smoke.


Familiarity with using Unreal’s Chaos Engine.


Experience with EmberGen for real-time particle simulations.


Shipped at least 1 AA game


Knowledge of agile workflows and kanban


Familiarity with lighting game scenes.


 
What we offer

Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games


Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


 
Application details
During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We look forward to review applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.
Location: Jönköping. (We have a four days at the office, one day working from home, per week, policy.)
Start: ASAP autumn 2025
Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, which starts with a probationary period.
Good to know: We will start checking through the applications when we return from our summer break in August.

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!
We are a new indie studio in Jönköping with big ambitions and a true passion for games. We are working on an exciting new game, a cinematic third person shooter, based on an exclusive science fiction IP. We are now looking for new employees to join our team. As the studio is newly started, you have a unique opportunity to become part of the core team, to shape the company and really make your mark. Together we are brave, creative and ambitious. And we have fun!


The role
Pigs Will Fly is seeking a dedicated 3D animator to join our development team.
As a 3D animator at Pigs Will Fly you will be working with the art team but also in relationship with other members of different crafts within the project. You will be focusing on creating distinct animations for the main character, different NPCs and enemy types as well as cutscenes and cinematic dialogues, that all aims to bring life to our many characters and worlds.
As a team we are going to work with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is part of the creative process, so being able to effectively communicate and provide and receive feedback is essential.


What you'll do

Creating, managing, and implementing animation assets for the Unreal 5 engine.


Rigging


Motion Capture, both face and full body


Both quick and dirty prototypes and highly polished final art. 


Selflessly share knowledge with colleagues


Actively engage and suggest improvements on the way we work


 
Required qualifications

At least 3 years of experience with 3D-animation


Experience with Blender, Maya or equivalent


Experience using Unreal control rigs


Experience with Motion Capture


A passion for games


Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and spoken


As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others and also know how to give and receive constructive feedback




Bonus qualifications

Higher education / Bachelor’s Degree in 3D artist, animation or equivalent


Experience with Cascadeur


Experience working with facial rigs using morph targets/blend shapes


Experience with Substance 3D Painter 


Experience developing games for multiple platforms


Shipped at least 1 AA game


Having your own released games or side projects


Knowledge of agile workflows and kanban


 
What we offer

Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games


Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


 
Application details
We are following the policy of office first. However, a hybrid work model is also in the works to make it possible for people to work some days each week from home, and also to make commuting to Jönköping easier from other cities in the region.

During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We look forward to review applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.

Location: Jönköping (Primarily on-site)
Start: Start of 2025
Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, which starts with a probationary period.

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!
We are a new indie studio in Jönköping with big ambitions and a true passion for games. We are working on an exciting new game based on an exclusive IP and are now looking for new employees to join our team. As the studio is newly started, you have a unique opportunity to become part of the core team, to shape the company and really make your mark. Together we are brave, creative and ambitious. And we have fun!
 
The role
Pigs Will Fly is seeking a Tech designer to join our development team.
As a Tech designer at Pigs Will Fly you will collaborate with the programmers as well as with other members of different crafts within the project. you will be responsible for the technical design work by creating, implementing and maintaining tools, systems and other workflows in order to as efficiently as possibly get the design into the code.
You will collaborate closely with the Game Director of the project, giving tech and design advice, helping in articulating scoops and establishing estimates and timelines.
The project will be conducted using the Unreal 5 development ecosystem, with both blueprints and C++.
As part of the team you will have the opportunity to apply a broad skill set. There are many aspects of design to implement: NPC and enemy AI, player weapons and abilities, player locomotion, world interaction, objectives, and UI implementations.
As a team we are going to work with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is part of the creative process, so being able to effectively communicate and provide and receive feedback is essential.
 
What you'll do

Help design and prove new features by developing prototypes to experiment with


Help identify technical pitfalls and challenges in our designs, offering possible solutions or alternatives


Contribute tool and workflow improvement ideas, especially design tools


Help design, balance and tweak our gameplay systems


Work with other disciplines to help align design intent with non-design pipelines and tech


Selflessly share knowledge with colleagues


Actively engage and suggest improvements on the way we work


 
Required qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in developing video games as a Tech designer


Experience using the Unreal 5 development ecosystem and C++


A good grasp of AA gameplay and systems design, UX design and gameplay mechanics and dynamics


A good knowledge or familiarity with other game making disciplines such as animation, game physics, 3D Art, etc.


A good understanding of game mechanics and game feel


A passion for games


Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and spoken


As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others and also know how to give and receive constructive feedback


 
Bonus qualifications

Higher education / Bachelor’s Degree in Game Development or equivalent


Experience developing games for multiple platforms


Shipped at least 1 AA game


Having your own released games or side projects


Knowledge of agile workflows and kanban


 
What we offer

Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games


Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


 
Application details
We are following the policy of office first. However, a hybrid work model is also in the works to make it possible for people to work some days each week from home, and also to make commuting to Jönköping easier from other cities in the region.
 
During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We look forward to review applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.
 
Location: Jönköping (Primarily on-site)
Start: ASAP 2024
Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, which starts with a probationary period.

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!
We are a new indie studio in Jönköping with big ambitions and a true passion for games. We are working on an exciting new game based on an exclusive IP and are now looking for new employees to join our team. As the studio is newly started, you have a unique opportunity to become part of the core team, to shape the company and really make your mark. Together we are brave, creative and ambitious. And we have fun!
 
The role
Pigs Will Fly is seeking a 3D artist and animator to join our development team.
As a 3D artist at Pigs Will Fly you will collaborate with the Art Lead as well as with other members of different crafts within the project, focusing on creating digital assets and fusing gameplay and visuals to create something that feels great to play and brings life to our characters and worlds.
As a team we are going to work with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is part of the creative process, so being able to effectively communicate and provide and receive feedback is essential.
 
What you'll do

Creating, managing, and implementing assets into the Unreal 5 engine.


Interpreting references and concept art and turn them into assets from start to finish.


Both quick and dirty prototypes and highly polished final art.


Selflessly share knowledge with colleagues


Actively engage and suggest improvements on the way we work


 
Required qualifications

At least 2 years of experience in developing video games as a 3D artist or equivalent


Experience with Zbrush, Blender, Maya, Substance 3D Painter or equivalent


Experience using the Unreal 5 development ecosystem


Photoshop


A passion for games


Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and spoken


As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others and also know how to give and receive constructive feedback


 
Bonus qualifications

Higher education / Bachelor’s Degree in Game Development or equivalent


Experience developing games for multiple platforms


Shipped at least 1 AA game


Having your own released games or side projects


Knowledge of agile workflows and kanban


 
What we offer

Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games


Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


 
Application details
We are following the policy of office first. However, a hybrid work model is also in the works to make it possible for people to work some days each week from home, and also to make commuting to Jönköping easier from other cities in the region.
 
During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We look forward to review applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.
 
Location: Jönköping (Primarily on-site)
Start: ASAP 2024
Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, which starts with a probationary period.

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!
We are a new indie studio in Jönköping with big ambitions and a true passion for games. We are working on an exciting new game based on an exclusive IP and are now looking for new employees to join our team. As the studio is newly started, you have a unique opportunity to become part of the core team, to shape the company and really make your mark. Together we are brave, creative and ambitious. And we have fun!
 
The role
Pigs Will Fly is seeking a Junior Gameplay Programmer to join our development team.
As a Gameplay Programmer at Pigs Will Fly you will collaborate with the other programmers as well as with members of different crafts within the project. You are to implement game systems and game mechanics, in the Unreal 5 development ecosystem, using both blueprints and C++.
As part of the team you will have the opportunity to apply a broad skill set. You will work with a wide range of tasks including: NPC and enemy AI, player weapons and abilities, player locomotion, world interaction, objectives, and UI implementations. While experience in all areas of gameplay programming is not a requirement for this role, the ability to be flexible and open to working in each area is important, and an existing specialization is a plus.
As a team we are going to work with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is part of the creative process, so being able to effectively communicate and provide and receive feedback is essential.
 
What you'll do

 Develop new game systems and mechanics with UE5 and C++


 Produce clean, modular and maintainable code.


 Solve challenging problems both on your own and as a part of the team


 Maintain game performance and stability


 Selflessly share knowledge with colleagues


 Actively engage and suggest improvements on the way we work


  
Required qualifications

At least 2 years of experience in developing video games as a programmer


Experience using the Unreal 5 development ecosystem and C++


Experience working closely with animators and/or game designers


A good understanding of game mechanics and game feel


A passion for games


Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and spoken


As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others and also know how to give and receive constructive feedback


 
Bonus qualifications

Higher education / Bachelor’s Degree in Game Development or equivalent


Experience developing games for multiple platforms


Shipped at least 1 AA game


Having your own released games or side projects


Knowledge of agile workflows and kanban


 
What we offer

Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games


Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills


Occupational pension


Health benefits


An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping


A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity


 
Application details
We are following the policy of office first. However, a hybrid work model is also in the works to make it possible for people to work some days each week from home, and also to make commuting to Jönköping easier from other cities in the region.
 During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We look forward to review applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.
 
Location: Jönköping (Primarily on-site)
Start: ASAP 2024
Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, which starts with a probationary period.