Narrative Game Designer
Job Summary
Job Description
HandyGames™ seeks a Narrative Game Designer to work on an in-house gothic-inspired sci-fi game project for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and more. Responsibilities include collaborating with artists, sound designers, and engineers to bring game ideas to life using the Unity game engine. The role involves designing engaging storylines, writing compelling dialogue, developing characters, and working with cinematic production techniques (Cinemachine). Experience in video game design across various genres, a strong understanding of storytelling, and proficiency with Unity are crucial. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills in German and English.
Must have:
- Video game design experience (various genres)
- Strong storytelling skills (classic & multimedia)
- Experience with Unity & Cinemachine
- Excellent written & spoken German & English
- Teamwork & collaboration skills
Good to have:
- Experience with Articy
- Practical game development experience
Perks:
- 40 hours/week
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days vacation
- Modern workplace & technology
- Team restaurant
- In-house gym
- EV charging station
- Company apartment (on request)
- Parcel service
6 skills required
Job Details
HandyGames™ operates as an international indie game and premium mobile game publisher and developer.
Are you looking for a challenging job in an attractive work environment in the gaming industry? Do you want to use your creativity and artistic talent to create games that will be played by people all over the world? Then contribute to the success story of HandyGames™ and take the opportunity to work for one of Germany’s top game developers! We are looking for a Narrative Game Designer (f/m/d) for our headquarters in Giebelstadt/Germany (on-site only).
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Job Description
For our current in-house game project, which is set in a gothic-inspired science fiction world with a focus on story and combat, we are looking for a talented Narrative Game Designer (f/m/d). Work closely with our artists, sound and game designers, and software engineers to bring our game ideas to life.
Within the scope of the game project, you will mainly work with the game engine Unity.
Join us and create next-gen content for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and more!
What are we looking for
- You have experience in designing video games of various genres
- You have a sound knowledge of both classic and multimedia storytelling and have already written several large-scale stories or plotlines yourself
- You have an eye for a cinematic production of the story and the ability to inspire others with your vision and to realize it
- You have experience working with cameras with Cinemachine
- You have technical understanding and are experienced with Unity
- You can write lively dialogue and add depth to characters
- Experience with Articy is a plus
- Ideally, you have already gained practical experience in the field of game development
- As a team player, you are open-minded, can integrate well into a team, and implement the team’s ideas and visions in your stories
- Your self-motivation is convincing, you have a sense of responsibility and the desire to develop yourself further with us and to familiarize yourself with new tasks
- You have very good written and spoken German and English skills
HandyGames™ offers you
- 40 hours per week
- Flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation
- A short and quick decision-making process due to flat hierarchies
- The opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals
- Modern workplaces with state-of-the-art technology
On-site amenities
- Team restaurant
- In-house gym
- EV charging station
- Company apartment on request
- Parcel service
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About The Company
We believe in making great games and being at the forefront of technological development. And we LOVE it! If you are just as passionate about game development as we are and eager to work together on exciting projects with other talented people, then you might be exactly who we have been waiting for! We are always looking for smart, creative and passionate new colleagues to join our teams in various roles. You are just starting out in the gaming industry? We also offer internships that give you the opportunity to fully explore your talent for making games.
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