Job Summary

Job Description

As a Game Experience Developer at tonies, you'll be responsible for the entire game experience, from initial prototypes to final market-ready products. Key tasks include developing game scripts, managing the 'Game Bible', collaborating with a cross-functional team, conducting QA tests, supporting playtests, and contributing to new product ideas. You'll ensure engaging and high-quality experiences for children using your skills in scripting, game design, and UX. A passion for games, storytelling, and a creative problem-solving approach are essential.

Must have:

3+ years in level design or game scripting
Good understanding of programming basics
Experience with low-code scripting (Unreal Engine Blueprints, Game Maker Studio etc.)
Passion for games, storytelling, and UX
Creative problem-solving skills
Proficiency in English

Good to have:

German proficiency

Perks:

Global Teamwork
Flexible Working (up to 5 remote days)
Workation (up to 4 weeks abroad)
30 days paid leave + 3 extra days off
toniecation days (up to 10 unpaid leave days after 1 year)
Mobility options (Deutschlandticket, parking, bike leasing, remote work subsidy)
Enhanced Security (pension plan subsidies, etc.)
Continuous Learning (internal/external training, learning budget)
Language learning app (Babbel), meditation app (Calm)
Tonies product discounts

12 skills required

12 skills required for this role

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prototyping

blueprints

level-design

unreal

communication

budget-management

quality-control

storytelling

cross-functional

talent-acquisition

problem-solving

team-management

Job Details

About tonies:

tonies is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with around 7.8 million Tonieboxes and more than 95 million Tonies figurines sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach.

Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes more than 1,100 Tonies figurines in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.

Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we’re shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.

You as part of tonies:

We are looking for a skilled Game Experience Developer who embodies a perfect fusion of creativity and logical thinking, proficient in scripting and game design. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our game development process, from crafting early prototypes to refining the final game.

If you're passionate about creating engaging experiences for children and love both the creative and script-based aspects of game development, this role is for you. Come and join us on our mission to create something completely unique!

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

Take over full ownership of the game experience (flow, UX), validate and iterate it through the whole game development process.
Develop the game scripts from first playable prototypes all the way through to the creation of the final market-ready products.
Own the “Game Bible”, ensuring it remains the definitive source of truth for everything related to the “runtime” of the game.
Collaborate closely within a cross-functional team, including product managers, game designers, and content managers.
Conduct quality assurance tests to find and fix errors and ensure game stability and quality.
Support playtests in kindergartens and schools to collect first-hand user feedback.
Take an active role in brainstorming sessions, contributing to the ideation of new product ideas and incorporating the developer’s perspective into the design process right from the start.

What we are looking for:

A Bachelor's degree in game design, computer engineering or similar.
Minimum of three years experience in level design or game scripting.
Good understanding of programming basics.
Experience with low code scripting like Unreal Engine Blueprints, Game Maker Studio or similar visual scripting tools.
Passion for (video/board) games, storytelling and UX.
Exhibit creative problem-solving skills and a forward-thinking approach.
Ability to work in an international, versatile and creative team with a clear hands-on mentality
Proficiency in English, German is a plus.
The willingness to visit us at our super-smashing headquarter in Düsseldorf on a monthly basis.

Why tonies?

Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
Flexible Working: Equipped with individual equipment, you can work remotely for up to 5 days in consultation with your team - depending on your area of responsibility. And if you're up for a workation, you can work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year with us.
Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

Good to know:

As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies®. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Charlotte Angerhausen
Recruiting & Onboarding Partner | P&C Generalist

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Job Summary

Job Description

12 skills required

12 skills required for this role

Job Details

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You as part of tonies:

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