Narrative Game Designer (f/m/d)

HandyGames™ is seeking a talented Narrative Game Designer for their headquarters in Giebelstadt, Germany. The role involves working on an in-house game project set in a gothic-inspired science fiction world, focusing on story and combat. The designer will collaborate with artists, sound and game designers, and software engineers to bring game ideas to life, primarily using the Unity engine. The position offers the chance to create next-gen content for platforms like PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

Must Have

• Experience in designing video games of various genres
• Sound knowledge of classic and multimedia storytelling
• Ability to write large-scale stories or plotlines
• Eye for cinematic production of the story
• Experience working with cameras with Cinemachine
• Technical understanding and experience with Unity
• Ability to write lively dialogue and add depth to characters
• Very good written and spoken German skills
• Very good written and spoken English skills

Good to Have

• Experience with Articy
• Practical experience in game development

Perks & Benefits

• 40 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days of vacation
• Short and quick decision-making process due to flat hierarchies
• Opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals
• Modern workplaces with state-of-the-art technology
• Team restaurant
• In-house gym
• EV charging station
• Company apartment on request
• Parcel service

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