Head of Product

About us

Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Product to lead the development and growth of our future game portfolio. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines deep product instinct with a strong understanding of what makes games successful, someone who can define what we build and how it contributes to the long-term direction of our portfolio.

The Role

As Head of Product at Hacksaw Studios, you will own the product vision, roadmap, and concept pipeline, ensuring a continuous flow of innovative, high-quality game opportunities. Working closely with product, design, and management teams, you will ensure that game concepts are clearly defined, well-prioritized, and set up for success throughout development.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead the ideation, development, and evaluation of new game concepts and product opportunities.
• Actively contribute to concept creation, feature development, and product innovation initiatives.
• Establish a structured and sustainable pipeline of future concepts, ensuring continuity and strategic direction.
• Identify emerging market trends, player preferences, and industry developments that inform future product strategy.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of Game Design Documents and product specifications through the GDD function.
• Work closely with production, designs and management teams to ensure product decisions are grounded in both creative ambition and business objectives.
• Serve as the creative leader and trusted product authority throughout the concept development process.
• Continuously seek new opportunities to evolve and strengthen the portfolio.

What We're Looking For

You bring:

• Proven experience in a senior product role within the gaming industry, with a strong track record of bringing successful games or products to market.
• A deep understanding of game mechanics, player psychology, and what makes products successful.
• The ability to define and communicate a clear product vision, and the conviction to make difficult decisions when needed.
• Strong leadership skills with experience working cross-functionally across creative and technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in the regulated real-money gaming or iGaming industry.
• Familiarity with game production pipelines and development processes.
• A personal passion for games and a genuine curiosity about where the industry is heading.

What We Offer

• A modern office in central Stockholm.
• Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry.
• The opportunity to shape a global game portfolio played by millions of players.
• Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities.
• Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance.

Practical Details

• This is an on-site position in Stockholm.
• Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship.

Ready to Join the Game Makers?

Apply now! We review applications on a rolling basis.

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