Craft Manager
If you’re looking to make the best co-op games in the world, you’ve come to the right place. We're proud to have some of the best game makers and collaborators in the industry working with us. What's more, we're a fun bunch of game developers, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together. Our games are not for everyone. Are they for you?
We are now looking for a Craft Manager
We are now looking for a Craft Manager, a people-focused leader who ensures everything runs smoothly within their craft disciplines.
You’ll manage and support developers from various disciplines and experience levels, helping them grow their skills while aligning their work with Arrowhead’s vision and goals.
You’ll understand both the needs of our players and the project’s broader requirements, using that knowledge to guide professional development and foster a culture of high standards and continuous improvement.
A Craft Manager at Arrowhead knows what great looks like and builds the environment, tools, and practices needed to reach it. You set a high bar, but you also make sure the team has the resources, clarity, and support to meet it. You’re steady under pressure, and can navigate both creative and technical challenges with empathy and confidence.
You’ll lead through influence rather than direct production work, coaching, mentoring, and enabling others to excel in their crafts while ensuring the studio uses its talent to the fullest.
Who you are:
We believe that you
- Bring previous experience as a Lead or Manager within design or tech disciplines in the game industry
- Are passionate about leading people, building strong teams, and cultivating healthy, collaborative environments
- Understand the balance between creative freedom and production discipline
- Have the confidence to handle challenges constructively and keep your team motivated through change
- Can identify what excellence looks like in your craft area and help others get there
- Communicate clearly and thoughtfully in English, both written and spoken
- Have proven leadership experience with a track record of guiding successful creative or technical teams in the game industry
What you'll do:
- Recruit and onboard new team members
- Set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and follow up on goals and development plans
- Conduct performance reviews, development talks, promotions, and salary discussions
- Support your team’s growth by creating opportunities for learning and collaboration
- Build and maintain a safe, inclusive, and inspiring work environment
- Ensure Arrowhead’s talents and skills are used effectively across projects
- Collaborate with different stakeholders such as directors, production and senior leadership to align and execute
How to apply
If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.
We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit.
Practical Information
Scope: Full-time: 40 hours per week with initial 6 month probation period.
Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible. You need to be eligble to work in Sweden.
We are a pet friendly office! You can expect to find dogs and occasionally some cats around.
What we offer
Arrowhead Game Studios is a growing team of about 100+ people, best known for our co-op titles. Despite our size, we remain a friendly and down to earth bunch, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together.
Currently located in a custom-tailored offices on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront, we enjoy everything Stockholm has to offer. A thriving game dev scene, along with all types of activities are immediately available on our doorstep.
Our talented developers are crucial to our success, therefore we put a lot of emphasis in creating and maintaining a prosperous culture. We’re committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated - the ceiling for creative discussions is high.
We also have numerous work benefits for all our employees. You can read about them here!
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Employment type
- Full-time
Work smarter, not harder.
At Arrowhead, we strive to hire people smarter than ourselves because that's how we evolve; both as individuals and as a company.
Our talented developers are crucial to our success, therefore we put a lot of emphasis in creating and maintaining a prosperous culture.
We’re committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated - the ceiling for creative discussions is high.
Arrowhead's Perks & Benefits
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Paid Vacation
Working at Arrowhead entitles you to 30 days of paid vacation each year.
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Massages at Work
Professional massage sessions are available at the office every other week
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Pet Friendly
At Arrowhead we love pets. If your pet is friendly, well behaved and housetrained, we'd love to see them around the studio from time to time.