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Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup. We are renowned for overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development, making us the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their multiplayer titles. Our expertise enables scalability, maximises player density, and crafts immersive gameplay experiences.

We collaborate seamlessly within our clients’ in-house teams to turn creative visions into reality. Our portfolio includes groundbreaking games developed alongside major studios. We pride ourselves on our global remote team, which values clear communication and technical excellence.

We are currently working on a stylised rogue-like title for a first-party platform and PC. We seek a 2D Concept Artist with a keen eye for visual storytelling, strong stylisation skills, and a deep understanding of how concept art supports real-time production. You will help define the game’s world through iconic characters, environments, and mood pieces.

Reporting to the Art Director, the ideal candidate is a visual designer and storyteller capable of delivering top-tier artwork to pre-visualise sets, develop characters, environments, and support all visual development aspects. You will also assist the Art Director by providing constructive feedback to the team.

• Create high-quality concepts for environments, characters, and props with a compelling sense of style, mood, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Environment Artists, and Designers to establish the visual tone of the game world.
• Translate narrative and gameplay goals into visually engaging concepts that enhance world-building.
• Iterate quickly on ideas, from loose sketches to refined 2D blockouts or paint overs.
• Maintain visual consistency across different game aspects.
• Support the art pipeline with references, visual targets, and style guides.
• Contribute ideas to shape the game’s art direction and identity.

• At least 2+ years of experience as a concept artist or a portfolio with shipped AA/AAA titles.
• Proven ability to create environment art in a stylised style.
• Understanding of how concept work feeds into 2D pipelines and the needs of interactive media.
• Expertise in tools such as Photoshop or similar.
• Strong command of colour theory, lighting, shape design, and composition.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the autonomy to own creative challenges.
• Experience working on rogue-like, action, or stylised titles.
• A gamer with a solid grasp of current industry trends and player expectations.
• Fluent in English at a business level, comfortable working remotely.

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, especially for scene blockouts or style exploration.
• Passion for shaping bold, iconic game worlds and advancing visual storytelling through stylised design.

• Fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Work alongside industry veterans.
• Be part of a passionate, dynamic team working on exciting, boundary-pushing projects.

Take your creativity to the next level and help us craft unforgettable characters that evoke the magic of an iconic era. Apply now and embark on an incredible journey with one of the best game studios in the world!

Senior Game Engineer

Companion Group is a AAA co‑development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences.

Embedded seamlessly within a client's in‑house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills.

As a Senior Game Developer, you’ll be at the heart of crafting exceptional multiplayer experiences. You will work closely with a talented team of developers, designers, and artists to build robust systems, optimize performance, and deliver seamless networked gameplay. Your expertise will drive critical aspects of our technology stack, ensuring players enjoy smooth, immersive, and memorable experiences.

• Architect, implement, and refine cutting‑edge multiplayer‑ready gameplay systems in and outside of the Unreal Engine
• Produce elegant, efficient, and maintainable C++ code
• Leverage expert‑level understanding of data structures and algorithms to solve interesting challenges
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative gameplay experiences
• Contribute to the development of scalable and robust networking solutions
• Tackle and resolve intricate technical hurdles in complex multiplayer games

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• 6+ years of experience in the Unreal Engine
• Experience with at least one proprietary game engine (C/C++ OOP/ECS)
• Deep understanding of Client‑Server Game Architecture (e.g. Client‑side prediction, Server reconciliation, Lag compensation, Entity Interpolation etc.)
• Excellent C++ programming skills, including proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++17 and C++20) and their application in diverse contexts beyond Unreal Engine, such as systems programming, network programming, etc.
• Deep expertise in common data structures and algorithms (DSA)
• Experience with Online Services (e.g. GBaaS solutions such as Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Custom Game Backend Integration/Development, Toxicity Management Platforms, etc.)
• Experience with UE’s Gameplay Abilities System (GAS)

• Experience with Entity Component Systems (ECS) (e.g. flecs.dev)
• Experience with AI (Behaviour Trees, State Trees, UtilityAI Systems)
• Experience with one or more Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Familiarity with scripting languages and tools development (e.g. Lua, Python, Javascript)
• Familiarity with one other programming language (e.g. Rust, Golang)
• Experience with Host‑Migration and Seamless‑Server Transitions

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