Careers

Frogwares is looking for a Lead/Senior Narrative Designer to join the dynamic team of game designers for its upcoming titles. Our expert team creates games that are highly praised by millions of players, as well as industry experts all over the world.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role, with at least 2+ years as a Lead;
• Experience working on at least one shipped AA/AAA game;
• English proficiency at an Upper Intermediate (B2) level or higher;
• Strong expertise in survival horror games;
• In-depth knowledge of story structure, non-linear narratives, and both verbal and non-verbal storytelling techniques;
• Extensive gaming experience, particularly in the horror/survival genre.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with game editors and Unreal Engine (UDK);
• Experience working in an Agile environment;
• Proficiency with visualization tools (e.g., MS Visio) or narrative design/text engines (e.g., articy: draft, ultra-outlined, Twine, inkle).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of narrative designers;
• Oversee the world-building and narrative development of AA/AAA horror/survival games;
• Craft the game’s overarching story;
• Write high-quality dialogue, documents, and various in-game texts;
• Participate actively in game prototyping and debugging, using in-house development tools;
• Collaborate closely with other teams, especially level designers;
• Create and maintain design documentation throughout the project.

Required Application Materials

• Resume in English;
• Cover Letter, including:

1. Portfolio/Writing samples;
2. Details of the games you are currently playing.

Frogwares is currently looking for a Principal Combat Game Designer to join the team of game designers for its upcoming title — The Sinking City 2. 

As Principal Combat Game Designer you’ll be responsible for maintaining and driving the vision for combat and enemies on the project. 

Requirements & Skills

• 5+ years of experience, with at least one shipped title (on the PC/Console platform) in the role of Combat Designer or AI Game Designer;
• Understanding of the role of Enemies in creating engaging gameplay loops in survival horror games;
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to think critically, and analyze gameplay systems;
• English Proficiency: at least an Upper Intermediate level is required. You will be expected to fluently present and discuss ideas, as well as write documentation in English;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to effectively convey ideas to the team.

Nice to have

• Passion for and deep understanding of survival horror games;
• Experience working on survival horror or 3rd person action projects;
• Technical proficiency in Unreal Engine and a strong background in AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vision and direction for enemies. Oversee the design of enemies and combat systems. Ensure that it aligns with the creative vision and meets the needs of the target audience;
• Lead and mentor a team of Combat and AI designers, providing guidance and feedback, using your extensive technical and design knowledge;
• Pitch new enemy archetypes and boss fights that fit the vision of the game. Prototype enemy behaviors and abilities;
• Assist in creation of planning documentation and roadmaps;
• Drive iterative work on enemies to improve and refine the final experience with all involved departments;
• As needed, help with creation of design documentation on enemies, bosses, and AI features. Help other designers with behavior trees, EQS, and Blueprint scripts;
• Work with Level Designers: evangelize AI features and enemies, help Level Designers with combat encounters.

Frogwares is seeking a Distribution Manager to support our crowdfunding project.

As we prepare to launch a crowdfunding campaign for one of our video games, we are seeking an experienced distribution manager to oversee the entire process of manufacturing and shipping various physical items to backers’ doorsteps through international third-party service providers.

The role involves sourcing the right vendors to handle the required services, negotiating favorable terms to maximize profit, and managing all processes from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have experience working with third-party vendors and implementing best practices in distribution and logistics.

Important: This is a 9-month contract position.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain management;
• Experience working on a Kickstarter or startup project involving the shipping of physical items is a major plus;
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships;
• In-depth knowledge of distribution processes, including warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across various teams;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (B2 level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the distribution process, including sourcing ideal service providers and negotiating favorable terms;
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels in the distribution process;
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal regulations related to transportation and warehousing;
• Collaborate with the finance department to manage budgets and forecast distribution expenses;
• Coordinate with in-house publishing and marketing teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of products to customers;
• Negotiate and manage relationships with external logistics partners, including separate manufacturing, fulfillment, and shipping companies.

We seek an experienced Senior C++/Unreal Engine Programmer to join our team and help us build unique gaming experiences. As a Senior Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing game mechanics and user interface, creating engaging gameplay experiences, and ensuring high-quality graphics and sound.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with game designers to create and implement game mechanics and features;
• Develop and maintain the game user interface using UE5;
• Write clean and efficient code to ensure smooth gameplay and performance;
• Test and debug the game to ensure high-quality and error-free gameplay;
• Collaborate with artists, animators, and other team members to create stunning experiences;
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in game development.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in game development, preferably with Unreal Engine 4/5;
• Strong C++ and blueprinting skills in Unreal Engine 4/5;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical team members;
• A passion for games;
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented;
• Intermediate English at least.