Senior Game Designer

• Develop a second-to-none understanding of Albion’s gameplay systems and its audience
• Work with the design team and game direction to decide the direction of Albion’s future development
• Take charge of concepting new and exciting gameplay systems to maximize the long-term engagement of our players with the game and lead their development together with the production team
• Facilitate communication between designers, artists and programmers to ensure that the quality and implementation match the intended direction / vision
• Foster an inspiring, collaborative and productive environment for creative work
• Analyze available data and player opinions, and make active use of them in your decision making. Build towards improving the available data and foster players relations
• Build balancing models and use them to balance features, paying special attention to their overall impact on the game

Minimum Qualifications:

• You MUST be very excited about the opportunity to work on Albion Online and have a keen interest in the game or similar games

• 5+ years of industry experience in game development, at least 2 of which in a GaaS environment

• Deep understanding of the MMORPG genre and business model

• Understanding of psychological mechanisms that keep players engaged

• A strong sense of what makes gameplay experience compelling and fun

• Solid theoretical and practical Game Design knowledge

• Tools of the trade: MS Excel, flowcharts, visual and level editing skills a plus

• Intense creativity, a passion to innovate, and the drive to go beyond what is directly asked of you

• Excellent communication skills in English and other languages are a bonus

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in game design or software development or a related field

Please kindly include your Cover Letter when you submit your application!

• BVG corporate ticket:
  • Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
• Personal Development:
  • Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
  • Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
  • Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne
• Hybrid Work model:
  • Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
• Modern & Well-Equipped Office:
  • Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
  • Enjoy height-adjustable tables, five ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
• Start-up perks:
  • Benefit from free drinks and food in the office
  • Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
• Sustainable business:
  • Join a thriving and profitable company on an upward trajectory
• Gaming-driven culture:
  • Join a supportive team of gaming experts with a strong passion for what they do
• Global reach:
  • Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide