Level Designer
Job Summary
Job Description
Fishlabs is seeking a Level Designer to join a voxel destruction co-development project. Responsibilities include designing and building detailed 3D sandbox worlds using provided voxel assets, creating engaging environmental puzzles, maintaining level design documentation, collaborating with artists and programmers, and ensuring game areas meet design goals. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years (5 for Senior role) of UX design experience in game development, strong graphic design skills, proficiency in design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), and excellent communication skills. The role involves close teamwork and requires a self-motivated individual with strong time management abilities.
Must have:
- 3+ years UX design experience (5+ for Senior)
- 3D world design using voxel assets
- Environmental puzzle design
- Level design documentation
- Collaboration with artists & programmers
- Proficiency in design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Perks:
- Discounted gym membership
- Fresh fruit and free drinks
- Relocation package
- Family-friendly workplace
9 skills required
Job Details
About Fishlabs
Fishlabs GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, has been delivering outstanding video games since 2004, consistently expanding its portfolio of shipped titles. In December 2013, the studio joined Plaion (formerly known as Koch Media), a world-leading developer, publisher, and distributor of digital entertainment products. As part of Plaion and alongside the various sister studios across the globe, FISHLABS keeps creating stunning immersive experiences that inspire millions of players worldwide. The 80-strong, multinational team of FISHLABS has assembled a broad portfolio of award-winning own IPs as well as co-development titles and keeps at the forefront of gaming.
We are looking to continue building on our success with humble but talented and creative people who have a passion for making outstanding games and want to be at the forefront of gaming.
Are you ready for the challenge? Join us! This is going to be a thrilling ride.
Your Crew
You will be part of a voxel destruction co-development project working with external stakeholders. Together with the Fishlabs team, you will be in the center of it all, working closely with programmers, artists, and other design disciplines to make this project a great success.
Your Mission
- Design and build highly detailed 3D sandbox worlds using voxel assets provided by artists
- Design and implement intricate and engaging environmental puzzles
- Own and stakehold for a part of the game world
- Create and maintain comprehensive Level Design documentation using 2D and enterprise tools
- Work closely with Level Art to bring game worlds to life
- Work closely with all disciplines to ensure game areas meet established art and design goals
- Openly share your work, knowledge, progress, and risks with the team
Your Skillset
- At least 3 years of experience as a User Experience Designer in the games industry, at least 5 years experience for the Senior role
- Experience in designing and implementing functional and elegant user interfaces and associated features from concept to completion
- A strong graphic design foundation as well as a keen eye for cutting-edge graphics and design principles
- Attention to visual details and consistency
- Ability to match existing art styles when needed
- Knowledge and experience with motion design
- Proficient with typical design software (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of game development processes
- Excellent command of the English language
- High capacity for teamwork and excellent communication skills
- Self-contained way of working and high level of self-motivation
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- A portfolio is desirable, but not required for this position. You may be tested for suitability.
- If providing a portfolio, please provide a detailed breakdown of your work and clarify what you were responsible for.
- Only digital applications will be accepted such as a website, blog or online album. Physical media will not be accepted.
Portfolio:
Mission Support
We are just as passionate about our games as we are about their creators (Could that be you?!). Your job comes with personal responsibility, freedom and short decision-making routes. And most importantly - A motivated, international team full of fellow gamers.
The studio is located in a bright, modern office, right in the center of Hamburg. With a selection of benefits for all our staff: Including discounted gym membership, fresh fruit and a variety of free drinks. A healthy work-life balance is important to you? For us too! That’s why we are also awarded as a family-friendly workplace. Coming from abroad? No problem! We also offer relocation packages.
Sounds good? Take a look here: www.fishlabs.de
Get In Touch!
Did we spark your interest? We are looking forward to your application. Simply click on the button below and apply by uploading your CV.
If you have any further documents which you think might be worth sharing to underline your background and talents, we are happy to receive them as well. If you have questions regarding the application just drop us an e-mail at jobs@dsfishlabs.com. An application via our online tool is preferred.
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