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Studio at a Glance

Founded
2006
HQ
Copenhagen, Denmark
Known For
Limbo, Inside, New Unannounced Project
Team Size
50-70 employees

Art Disciplines Playdead Hires

The art disciplines Playdead recruits for across their active titles.

⚙️ Technical Art
🪨 Material and Texture Art
✨ VFX
🌍 Environment Art
🎭 3D Art

Recent Roles at Playdead

Technical Artist Mid
Material Artist Senior
VFX Artist Senior
Senior Environment Artist Senior
3D Artist Mid
Lead Technical Artist Lead

Salary Ranges at Playdead

Mid-Level ArtistDKK 420,000 – 540,000
Senior ArtistDKK 540,000 – 700,000
Lead ArtistDKK 700,000 – 780,000

DKK. Data from recent job postings and industry surveys.

What Playdead Looks for in Your Portfolio

🎨 Technical Artists

Demonstrate ability to build bespoke technical solutions for unique visual problems Playdead uses custom engines and pipelines — flexibility and creative problem-solving matter more than specific tool knowledge

🎨 Material and Texture Artists

Material work with extreme visual economy — every texture must earn its place Show ability to work in a constrained, purposeful palette

🎨 Environment Artists

Environmental storytelling without exposition — spaces that communicate silently Lighting is not separate from environment work at Playdead — show integrated thinking

Recent Playdead Job Listings

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Senior VFX Artist Larian Studios · Spain · On-Site
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Technical Artist Playdead · Copenhagen, Denmark · DKK 420K-540K
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Senior Material Artist Playdead · Copenhagen, Denmark · DKK 540K-680K
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VFX Artist Playdead · Copenhagen, Denmark · Apply link for subscribers
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Playdead Art Jobs — FAQ

Is Playdead currently hiring?
Playdead is in active development on a new unannounced project following Limbo and Inside. They post roles intermittently on their website and LinkedIn. Hiring is infrequent but ongoing during active production.
Does Playdead hire outside Denmark?
Playdead hires internationally and provides relocation support. The studio is in Copenhagen, and most roles require on-site presence. Denmark's Blue Card scheme supports non-EU skilled workers.
What engine does Playdead use?
Playdead builds custom engines and tools. Inside used a custom C++ engine. Experience with any engine is less important than technical problem-solving ability and aesthetic sensibility.
Is Playdead working on a new game?
Yes. Playdead has been in development on a new title for several years. Details have not been officially announced, but job postings indicate a third-person science fiction direction.
What salaries does Playdead pay?
Playdead salaries are in DKK and are competitive within the Danish games industry. Mid-level roles are approximately DKK 420K-540K (EUR 56K-72K). Denmark has high income tax, but also generous social benefits including healthcare.

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