Lead Game Designer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Klang is seeking a Lead Game Designer to play a pivotal role in creating a groundbreaking MMO. You will lead a team of designers working on innovative game systems, mechanics, and content that align with the SEED vision, ensuring a cohesive and engaging player experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, create clear design documentation, analyze game data and player feedback, and mentor junior designers. The position can be based in Berlin or Madrid.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of game design experience, focusing on virtual worlds, life simulation, or sandbox games
  • Strong understanding of game design principles
  • Proficiency in technical and creative writing, and spreadsheet use
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Leadership experience
Good to have:
  • Passion for creating engaging player experiences
  • Experience with cross-platform games (PC and mobile)
  • Familiarity with game data editing tools
  • Avid gamer with understanding of MMO and life-simulation genres
Perks:
  • Opportunity for professional and personal development
  • Competitive salary
  • 23 days of paid vacation
  • 3 months work from abroad policy
  • Private health insurance
  • Reimbursement for physical health activities
  • Parental sick-leave benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental health support via Calm App subscription
  • Travel to Berlin for company events
  • Annual voluntary health check-ups
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible office hours
  • Hybrid working setup
  • Virtual Stock Options (VSOP)

Job Details

At Klang, we create products that inspire people to deepen their understanding of the emergent nature of society and collectively envision a better future.

At the heart of Klang is SEED, an accessible, persistent world in which players share a history and shape a future. We provide an environment for a broad audience to belong and develop relationships in a society simulation inspired by life itself.

We aspire to bring people together through engaging media experiences and by building strong communities.

It's a super exciting project, but in order for us to achieve a goal like this we are going to need a lot of help! From people just like you.

We’re in search of a Lead Game Designer f/m/d) who can play a pivotal role in creating, what we believe, will be the first MMO of its kind.

Who will you be working with?

You will lead a team of designers working on innovative game systems, mechanics, and content that align with the SEED vision and adhere to our design lenses, ensuring a cohesive and engaging player experience.

This team works across both Berlin and Madrid studios and the position can be based in either. . 

 

What will you be doing?

  • Leading the team to develop innovative game systems, mechanics, and content that align with the SEED vision and adhere to our design lenses, ensuring a cohesive and engaging player experience.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including artists, programmers, and producers, to ensure successful implementation and iteration of game design features.
  • Creating clear and concise design documentation, including technical writing, diagrams, and spreadsheets, to effectively communicate design concepts and requirements to the team.
  • Analyzing game data and player feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, balance, and optimization in-game mechanics, economy, and overall player experience.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior designers, sharing your expertise, and fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
  • Participating in regular design reviews and providing constructive feedback to help shape the future direction of the game.

 

You could be the person we are searching for if you have…

 

  • 5+ years of experience in game design, with a focus on virtual worlds, life simulation, or sandbox games and have successfully shipped more than one Title.
  • A strong understanding of game design principles, including game balancing, economy, and player progression systems.
  • Technical as well as creative writing proficiency, and good use of spreadsheets for game design and analysis.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, across multiple locations.
  • Leadership experience



Bonus points for…

 

  • A passion for creating engaging and meaningful player experiences.
  • Experience working on cross-platform games, particularly PC and mobile.
  • Familiarity with game data editing tools and techniques.
  • Being an avid gamer with a deep understanding of the MMO and life-simulation genres 

Our benefits…

Klang Spain (Madrid)

  • An opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project with a lot of room for professional and personal development
  • Competitive salary and 23 days of paid vacation
  • 3 months work from abroad policy
  • Private health insurance via Cigna
  • Reimbursement for physical health activities
  • Parental sick-leave benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support, legal advice as well as support finding doctor’s appointments
  • Mental health support via a premium subscription to Calm App
  • Travel to Berlin for big big company events and team-specific workshops
  • Annual voluntary health check-ups 
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible office hours (with core hours)
  • Hybrid working set-up (Monday-Wednesday in office and the rest of the week is your choice)
  • Virtual Stock Options (VSOP)

 

Additional information that may be interesting to you

 

How we will get to know you… 



  1. The Recruiter Screen: You will have a 45-minute interview with Andy the manager of our Klang Talent Acquisition team. During this conversation, you will be asked questions about your motivations for joining us here at Klang and to give an overview of your relevant skills/experience. 
  2. Hiring Manager: If successful, you will have a 1-hour interview with Gisli ,our Creative Director, who will dive deeper into your experience both as a designer and a leader. This is who you would report directly to if you become a Klanger.
  3. Competency: An interview with two of our senior designers and a product manager, this call will be a deep dive into your role specific design skills.
  4. Klang Wide Interview: A 45-minute interview to assess how you resonate with our company values.
  5. Final Interview: You’ll meet Ivar, our CCO and Co-Founder.

If you don’t feel that you quite meet all the requirements above, but the position still excites you and you think you would love to work for Klang, reach out! We still want to hear from you.
We explicitly encourage applications from applicants from groups underrepresented in games/tech spaces. We value all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life.

 

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About The Company

At Klang, we’re a close-knit team of passionate individuals who believe in eachother. 💪 We’re all about creativity, collaboration, and building an environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about doing things differently and making an impact, we’d love to meet you! 🚀We explicitly encourage applications from applicants from groups underrepresented in games/tech spaces. We value all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life. We care as much about you as your skills.​

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