<p>Hazelight is a Swedish game development studio founded by Josef Fares in 2014. We are based in Stockholm with our offices located in the beautiful facility Münchenbryggeriet by the waterfront.</p><p>We aim to push the boundaries for interactive storytelling and engaging emotional experiences. The core team from the acclaimed Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons currently works at Hazelight.</p><p>Hazelight’s first game, A Way Out, was released on March 23, 2018 and published by EA under the Originals label.</p><p>Now we’re working on our next game It Takes Two!&nbsp;</p>

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<div class="EditorContent-sc-dc2fd2dc-0 RmbKY"><div class="sc-hLseeU eFIfeu"><p>At Sunday, we fuel hybrid-casual games by developing and marketing fun, easy-to-play mobile games that consistently top the charts and generate hundreds of millions of downloads globally. Our talented team of developers, artists, designers, and marketers work together to build games that are easy to jump into but hard to put down, striking the perfect balance between enjoyment and monetization. As proud members of the applike group, our primary focus is on leveraging their cutting-edge advertising technology to deliver smart, player-friendly monetization and contribute to a thriving mobile ecosystem. Supported by Bertelsmann, Europe's largest media company, we are equipped with the resources to push the boundaries of the mobile gaming space. Join us as we continue to shape the future of hybrid-casual gaming.</p><p>Your Mission</p><p>Build and lead our central “Clarity &amp; Impact” unit - a lean, high-leverage operations team that drives project management, prioritization, and ROI-based decision making across the company. You’ll act as a strategic enabler to leadership and team leads, helping Sunday make faster, smarter, more focused decisions - while creating visibility into what moves the needle and what doesn’t.</p><h2 id="what-you-will-do">What you will do:</h2><ul><li>Set up and lead a central business operations function covering project management, operational steering, and controlling.</li><li>Partner closely with MDs and leads to define, track, and evaluate top initiatives across Product, UA, Monetization, Tech.</li><li>Ensure company-wide alignment on priorities, timelines, and expected business impact of ongoing initiatives.</li><li>Build and maintain lightweight dashboards and tools that create visibility without killing speed.</li><li>Identify bottlenecks, distractions, or low-impact work - and help teams cut or pivot <a href="http://fast.Facilitate" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fast.</a></li><li>Facilitate quarterly planning and bet-setting rituals (e.g. Top 3 Bets, Kill Sessions, Weekly Ops Reviews).Drive a culture of ownership, speed, and ROI thinking through clarity and enablement - not bureaucracy.</li></ul><h2 id="who-you-are">Who you are:</h2><ul><li>Strong experience in startup operations, strategy, or PMO-type roles (ideally 3+ years).</li><li>Previous experience in mobile gaming is a strong plus</li><li>Ability to translate chaos into clarity - and complexity into simple systems.</li><li>High business acumen and ROI thinking - you care about results more than process.</li><li>Empathy for builders - you know how to support teams without slowing them down.</li><li>Bias for action. You get stuff done, and you help others do the same.</li><li>Experience building small but mighty ops teams is a plus.</li></ul><h2 id="fuel-for-the-adventure-what-you-get-at-sunday">Fuel for the Adventure: What You Get at Sunday</h2><ul><li><strong>Build Your Skills, Not Just Your CV:</strong> At Sunday, you grow by doing. Real ownership, fast feedback, and steep learning curves are the norm. We don’t just offer development programs - we offer real problems to solve and the space to own them.</li><li><strong>Start Fresh in Hamburg - We’ll Back You:</strong> Moving to a new city? We’ll help you make it happen. From visas to relocation bonuses to language support, we’ve got your back. Our goal: help you hit the ground running and feel at home fast.</li><li><strong>Flexible Setup for Maximum Impact:</strong> We work in a hybrid setup with three core office days, plus flexibility where it matters. You’ll get 30 days of vacation, the chance to work remotely up to 3 weeks per year, and access to our in-house gym and mental health support when you need a reset.</li><li>Work Where It Feels Good: Our office has a 5th floor Alster lake view, strong coffee, top gear, and way too many snacks. But more than that - it’s a space designed for makers, thinkers, and game-changers to connect, collide, and build.</li><li><strong>More Than Just a Job - Join the Crew:</strong> We don’t just work side by side. We share wins, tackle challenges, and have fun together. Team events, game nights, spontaneous pizza runs - they’re part of the ride. Work hard, play smart.</li></ul></div></div>

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Hazelight Studios seeks a VFX Artist to contribute to their next game, Split Fiction.  Responsibilities involve designing and implementing high-quality visual effects in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara, creating shaders, textures, and particle systems.  The role requires collaboration with other teams to integrate VFX into gameplay and cinematics, optimizing for performance across platforms.  The ideal candidate possesses at least 2 years of experience in real-time VFX for games, showcasing a strong portfolio of high-quality, real-time effects.

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    <p>At Hazelight, we create award-winning, story-driven co-op games that push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. From A Way Out to It Takes Two, and now our latest project, Split Fiction, we’ve built a reputation for crafting emotional, cinematic experiences filled with humor, heart, and gameplay-driven narratives.</p><p>Now, we’re looking for a VFX Artist to join our team and help bring our next game to life with stunning, high-quality effects in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll be part of the VFX and Tech Art team, collaborating with artists, designers, and coders to craft cinematic, dynamic, and optimized VFX that enhance gameplay, storytelling, and player immersion.</p><h3>What You’ll Do</h3><ul>
<li>Design and implement high-quality visual effects for characters, environments, and gameplay moments using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.</li>
<li>Enhance storytelling with immersive cinematic effects, dynamic particles, and realistic environmental interactions.</li>
<li>Create, optimize, and integrate shaders to support stunning real-time effects.</li>
<li>Craft textures, flipbooks, and procedural effects using Substance, After Effects, or other tools.</li>
<li>Balance visual quality and performance to ensure the game runs smoothly across platforms.</li>
<li>Work closely with other teams to seamlessly integrate VFX into gameplay and cinematics.</li>
</ul><h3>What We’re Looking For</h3><ul>
<li>At least 2 years of experience in real-time VFX for games, demonstrating a strong understanding of VFX principles.</li>
<li>A portfolio showcasing high-quality, real-time effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with Niagara, material/shader authoring, and VFX optimization in Unreal Engine 5.</li>
<li>Proficiency in creating textures, simulations, and particle systems for real-time environments.</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail, motion, and how VFX impacts gameplay and player immersion.</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset, you enjoy problem-solving and working across disciplines to bring visuals to life.</li>
</ul><h3><strong>Bonus Skills</strong></h3><ul>
<li>Experience using Houdini for complex simulations (Destruction, fluids, smoke, etc.).</li>
<li>Familiarity with Blueprints for VFX integration and interactive effects.</li>
<li>Experience with Embergen for real-time particle simulations.</li>
</ul><h3>Why Hazelight?</h3><ul>
<li>Creativity-First Culture – We push artistic and technical boundaries to create unforgettable gaming experiences.</li>
<li>Tight-Knit, Passionate Team – Work in a highly collaborative, prestige-free environment where every voice matters.</li>
<li>Award-Winning Games – Be part of a world-class studio that delivers groundbreaking narrative-driven games.</li>
</ul><h4>How to Apply:</h4><p>Send us your resume and portfolio, showcasing your best VFX work. We’d love to see how you craft immersive effects, so if possible, include breakdowns that highlight your creative process, technical approach, and problem-solving skills.</p>
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