Company: Housemarque

📍 Location: Helsinki, Finland | Full-time | Permanent About Housemarque At Housemarque, gameplay always comes first 🕹️. Combining technical excellence with compelling narrative, our trademark neon flair 🌈, and top-tier audiovisual feedback 🎶, we create immersive games that actively engage players. Our latest award-winning title, Returnal (PS5, 2021) 🏆, exemplifies our DNA: intense gameplay, cutting-edge visuals, and meticulously crafted audio. Founded in 1995 with deep roots in the Finnish demoscene 🎨, Housemarque joined PlayStation Studios in June 2021. We value Nordic work-life balance 🌿, supporting sustainable growth and personal/professional development. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Sound Designer ✨ to join our talented, passionate team behind Returnal & Saros. You will work closely with sound, music, gameplay, and art teams to shape the next evolution of Housemarque games. This role involves collaboration with co-development partners abroad 🌍, while being onsite in Helsinki 🏙️. You will have the opportunity to contribute to PlayStation-quality projects within an award-winning audio team. Your Day-to-Day Assist in the creative and technical execution of the audio vision 🎵 set by the Creative Director and Audio Lead. Sketch, prototype, and build innovative audio-visual features 🎶🎮, experimenting with new ideas and concepts. Implement audio using industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine and Wwise 🛠️. Maintain effective and consistent audio content across the entire title 🔊. Collaborate across disciplines — sound, dialogue, music, programmers, gameplay, art, design, narrative, VFX ⚡ — to integrate all elements seamlessly. What Will Help You Succeed Experience designing and implementing audio for games, with at least two high-quality shipped titles 🎮. Proven ability to manage a key sound pillar from concept to final implementation. Mastery of at least one DAW (Reaper is a plus) 🎹. Expert proficiency in Wwise and similar audio middleware. Strong sound design and editing skills, demonstrated in your demo reel 🎧. Ability to design sound across various styles, from realistic to cinematic 🎬. Deep understanding of Unreal Engine or other game engine toolsets 💻. Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and time management skills ⏱️. Passion for sound and music in games and audio-visual entertainment ❤️. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits 💰 with healthcare 🏥. Nordic work-life balance 🌿 and a flexible, collaborative culture. Tailored immigration and relocation package ✈️ to Helsinki. Access to state-of-the-art studio facilities 🏢. Exciting, ambitious projects executed with industry-leading tools 🛠️. Collaboration with PlayStation Studios 🎮. Work alongside brilliant, diverse, and empathetic colleagues 🌟. Work Format Permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland 🏙️. We will start interviewing promising candidates immediately, so please apply as soon as possible 🏃‍♂️💨.

📍 Location: Helsinki, Finland | Full-time | Permanent About Housemarque At Housemarque, gameplay always comes first 🕹️. Combining technical excellence with compelling narrative, our trademark neon flair 🌈, and top-tier audiovisual feedback 🔊, we craft games that immerse players in worlds they can actively engage with. Our latest award-winning title, Returnal (PS5, 2021) 🏆, showcases everything we stand for — intense gameplay, striking visuals, and meticulous attention to detail. This is our DNA 💡. Founded in 1995 with roots in the Finnish demoscene 🎨, Housemarque became part of PlayStation Studios in June 2021. We value Nordic work-life balance 🌿, ensuring employees have the time and resources to grow professionally and personally. About the Role We are seeking a Lead Lighting Artist ✨ to join our team in Helsinki. You will work closely with the Technical Art Director and help supervise the lighting department, maintaining the highest visual quality standards across all projects. This role combines hands-on creative work 🎨 with team leadership 👥, mentorship, and pipeline development. You will define best practices, improve workflows, and ensure both artistic quality and technical performance are consistently delivered. A portfolio showcasing high-end, real-time lighting work is required. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Your Day-to-Day Plan and scope lighting needs with the Art Director and Technical Art Director 📅. Define and maintain best practices and workflows for real-time lighting 💡. Lead and mentor the lighting team 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨, encouraging professional growth and cohesion. Establish artistic and technical lighting targets for in-house and external teams 🌟. Balance leadership with hands-on lighting work, including levels and cinematics 🎬. Review lighting work regularly, offering feedback to raise overall quality 📈. Ensure consistency of lighting style across all project assets 🎨. Collaborate with other departments to meet visual, gameplay, and technical needs 🤝. Discuss lighting features and improvements with Graphics Programmers 💻. Manage lighting tasks, bugs 🐞, and priorities with Production and QA teams. Appraise team performance, provide feedback, and support career growth 🌱. Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment 🌈. Requirements Shipped at least one PC/Console title as a Lead Lighting Artist 🎮. 8+ years in AAA game development (PC and/or console). Expert knowledge of real-time lighting techniques and PBR 🔥. Strong experience with node-based shaders related to lighting. Understanding of scripting for lighting interactions 💻. Deep understanding of how lighting supports gameplay, storytelling, and mood 🎭. Ability to optimize lighting for performance and memory budgets without sacrificing quality ⚡. Strong eye for aesthetics, color theory, and composition 🎨. Familiarity with Perforce and project management tools like Jira 📂. Fluent written and verbal English 🗣️. Passion for video games 🎮. Bonus Skills Experience with Unreal Engine or proprietary AAA engines 🛠️. Background in cinematic lighting or photography 🎬📷. Experience with global illumination and ray tracing 🌐. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits 💰 with healthcare 🏥. Nordic work-life balance 🌿 with flexible and collaborative culture. Tailored immigration and relocation package ✈️ for settling in Finland. Access to state-of-the-art studio facilities 🏢 in Helsinki. Exciting, ambitious projects using industry-leading tools 🛠️. Collaboration with PlayStation Studios 🎮. Work alongside brilliant, diverse, and empathetic colleagues 🌟. Work Format Permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland 🏙️. We will begin interviewing promising candidates immediately, so please apply as soon as possible 🏃‍♂️💨.

📍 Location: Helsinki, Finland | Full-time | Permanent About Housemarque At Housemarque, gameplay always comes first 🕹️. Combining technical excellence with compelling narrative, our trademark neon flair 🌈, and top-tier audiovisual feedback 🔊, we create games that immerse players in worlds they can actively engage with. Our latest award-winning title, Returnal (PS5, 2021) 🏆, embodies everything we stand for — intense gameplay, striking visuals, and meticulous attention to detail. This is our DNA 💡. Founded in 1995 with deep roots in the Finnish demoscene 🎨, Housemarque became part of PlayStation Studios in June 2021 after years of collaboration. We pride ourselves on Nordic work-life balance 🌿, growing sustainably while supporting personal and professional development during work hours. About the Role We are seeking a Lead Gameplay Animator ✨ to join our team in Helsinki. In this role, you will: Lead and develop a talented animation team 👥, ensuring they are motivated, productive, and equipped to deliver exceptional work. Oversee the animation pipeline 🎞️ from initial concept to final execution, maintaining smooth workflows and high-quality standards. Manage outsourcing efforts 🌐, including quality control, benchmarking, and providing clear feedback to external partners. Actively contribute hands-on to animation tasks 🖌️, helping the team achieve visual fidelity goals. Collaborate with cross-discipline teams — including Designers 🎨, Programmers 💻, Character Art 🧍‍♂️, Narrative 📖, and VFX ⚡ — to identify workflow issues and streamline processes. Maintain project documentation 📂, naming conventions, and folder structures for all animation assets. If you are a seasoned leader in AAA gameplay animation 🏅, passionate about both creative development and team growth, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our next projects 🌟. Your Day-to-Day Manage and mentor the Animation team 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨, fostering skill development and team happiness. Create and maintain schedules and roadmaps 📅 for animation tasks across project stages. Review and provide feedback 📝 on the team’s work to ensure high standards. Work hands-on ✋ when required to support animation deliverables. Manage animation backlogs, bugs 🐞, and risks ⚠️ to ensure smooth operations. Plan and oversee outsourced animation 🌏, including benchmarking, documentation, and feedback. Collaborate with gameplay, narrative, VFX, and other departments to enhance workflow 🔄 and meet project needs. What We’re Looking For Proven experience in Gameplay Animation in AAA titles 🎮, preferably in a leadership role. Exceptional verbal and written communication 🗣️✍️, including the ability to motivate, influence, and document processes clearly. Ability to work independently 💪, developing ideas and team vision, while also collaborating within a larger group 🤝. Strong eye for detail 👁️ and self-motivation to adopt new animation techniques and methods. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits 💰 with healthcare 🏥. Nordic work-life balance 🌿 with flexible and collaborative culture. Tailored immigration and relocation package ✈️ to settle in Finland. Access to state-of-the-art studio facilities 🏢 in Helsinki. Exciting projects executed using industry-leading tools 🛠️. Opportunity to collaborate with PlayStation Studios 🎮 and experience world-class development. Work alongside brilliant, diverse, and empathetic colleagues 🌟. Work Format Permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland 🏙️. We will begin interviewing promising candidates immediately, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible 🏃‍♂️💨.