Lead Game Designer (m/f/d)

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

About the job

Job Description

Lead Game Designer for unannounced Unreal Engine 5 project, 5+ years experience, strong game design background and leadership skills, experience in systems and AI, and passion for creating fun user experiences.
Must have:
  • Game Design Experience
  • Systems & AI
  • Lead & Mentor
  • Game Vision Translation
Good to have:
  • Multiplayer Experience
  • RTS & TBS
  • EU Citizen
  • Unreal Engine 5
Perks:
  • Flexible Fridays
  • Fitness Thursdays
Not hearing back from companies?
Unlock the secrets to a successful job application and accelerate your journey to your next opportunity.
Hey, gamers! Are you ready for your next adventure in the industry? Look no further!
Limbic Entertainment is seeking talented players like you to join our team! As a member of our crew, you'll have the chance to join our team and help us create the next generation of games - from crafting immersive worlds to developing unforgettable characters that will keep players hooked. Whether you're a coding wizard, a visionary artist, or a sharp-witted marketer, we've got a spot for you on our crew. So, are you ready to level up your career and join the fun? Let's start the game of your dream job together!
What will a day in your life in this role look like? We are glad you asked!
Limbic Entertainment is looking for a talented Lead Game Designer (m/f/d) for an unannounced Unreal Engine 5 project.
As a Lead Game Designer, you will be responsible for developing game systems, controls, and interfaces, as well as forming and driving the creative vision of upcoming PC and console games together with the Creative Director. You will also be involved into managing the designers on your project, reviewing their designs, and helping them grow as designers. For this opportunity, we are seeking a person, with both a strong game design background and a leader personality having experience in organizing and mentoring other designers. Your tasks:

  • Be the owner of major game systems, supported by a multidisciplinary team
  • Translate the game vision into game mechanics
  • Continuously evaluate, iterate, and tweak game features to highest quality standards
  • Create new game concepts and improve existing designs
  • Manage and guide the design team on your project
  • Mentor fellow designers and review their designs
  • Plan and prioritize work for the design team
We would love it if you have these skills:
  • A minimum of five years of professional game design experience
  • One significant release in the last years, preferably on PC and console
  • Experience in working on systems and AI - Multiplayer experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to provide and consider feedbacks for improvement
  • Lead and mentored designers before
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Passion for creating fun and compelling user experiences
  • Creative mindset with an eye for detail
  • Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
  • Good understanding of the games market and current trends
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Deep understanding of RTS and turn-based-strategy games
  • EU citizen or a valid working permit for Germany is required
We don't just work hard, we also know how to have fun!
  • There's Whatever Wednesdays! Hump day is no match for us because we know how to have a good time. From playing games to enjoying some tasty snacks, we always find a way to have fun together. It's the perfect mid-week pick-me-up!
  • Feeling the need to get fit and healthy? Join us for Fitness Thursdays! We bring in a professional fitness trainer to help us get our blood pumping and our bodies moving. Who said exercise couldn't be fun?
  • We’ve got Flexible Fridays. If you've completed your 40-hour week, you can choose to work for lesser hours or even take the day off! You read that right!! We trust our team to manage their time effectively and know when they need to take a break.
  • Option to ride to work with a monthly (RMV) transportation ticket.
  • As part of our commitment to fostering growth and ambition, we support individual and professional growth and ambitions by offering online courses, GDC vault access and events for knowledge transfer and mentorships.
About us

We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002. We make games because we love games! With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences!

What sets us apart from the rest is our culture. No corporate gibberish or old-fashioned hierarchy here! We do things differently, which means keeping everything simple. You'll be your own boss but with plenty of support from your colleagues and supervisors. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into some seriously awesome gameplay! 


View Full Job Description

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002, developing high-quality entertainment software for national and international markets. We make games because we love games! With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences!

Our core competences are game design and programming; we focus on PC and next-generation console games made with Unreal 4.

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid)

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (Hybrid)

Bavaria, Germany (Hybrid)

Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)

Paris, Île-de-France, France (Hybrid)

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (Hybrid)

Romania (Hybrid)

Poland (Hybrid)

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Limbic Entertainment

Similar Jobs

Thatgamecompany - Gameplay Engineer

Thatgamecompany, (Remote)

Argus Labs - Senior Game Developer (LATAM)

Argus Labs, (Remote)

Fatshark AB - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Fatshark AB, Sweden (On-Site)

Hypixel Studios - SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, GAMEPLAY

Hypixel Studios, (Remote)

Limit Break - Senior Engineer (Unity)

Limit Break, Philippines (On-Site)

Final Strike Games - Technical Gameplay Designer

Final Strike Games, United States (Hybrid)

Animoca Brands - Game Developer

Animoca Brands, South Korea (On-Site)

PTW - Lead Designer

PTW, Romania (Remote)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Daybreak Game Company LLC - Recruiter

Daybreak Game Company LLC, United States (Hybrid)

Arkavis - Game Artist

Arkavis, Thailand (On-Site)

JetSynthesys - Python Developer

JetSynthesys, India (On-Site)

Scopely - Lead Product Manager - Monopoly GO!

Scopely, Canada (Remote)

Hypersonic Laboratories - Senior Vehicle Gameplay Engineer

Hypersonic Laboratories, (Remote)

Zynga - Architect (Unreal Engine)

Zynga, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Hypersonic Laboratories - Lead Artist

Hypersonic Laboratories, United Kingdom (Remote)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Langen, Hessen, Germany

Unitedgames - Brand/ PR Manager (m/f/d)

Unitedgames, Germany (On-Site)

Hologate gmbh - R&D Software Engineer (f/d/m)

Hologate gmbh, Germany (On-Site)

Cision - Insights Consultant (w/m/d)

Cision, Germany (Hybrid)

SOFTGAMES - Senior HTML5 Game Developer (Remote)

SOFTGAMES, Germany (Remote)

Limbic Entertainment - Studio Technical Director (m/f/d)

Limbic Entertainment, Germany (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Game Design Jobs

Warner Bros Discovery - Directeur.trice créatif.ve / Creative Director

Warner Bros Discovery, Canada (On-Site)

Scopely - Game Designer - Scrabble GO!

Scopely, Spain (Hybrid)

Supercell - Senior Game Researcher

Supercell, Finland (On-Site)

Riot Games - Senior Visual Design Artist

Riot Games, China (On-Site)

TapBlaze - Game Designer

TapBlaze, United States (On-Site)

Pearl Abyss America - Live-Services Game Master [Console]

Pearl Abyss America, United States (On-Site)

Oxide Games - Creative Director

Oxide Games, United States (Hybrid)

Ubisoft - Game Designer (3C)

Ubisoft, Canada (On_site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded