Senior Level Designer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Level Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Sandbox Interactive is seeking a Senior Level Designer for their award-winning game, Albion Online. The role involves shaping the evolving world of the MMORPG by designing new immersive environments and enhancing existing ones. Responsibilities include owning key level design features from concept to implementation, building level layouts, developing creative solutions, collaborating with art teams, performing level dressing, maintaining the game world, and supporting the level design team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of game development experience focused on level design, strong spatial awareness, proficiency with 3D editors, and a passion for video games, especially MMORPGs.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of game development experience in level design
  • Strong spatial awareness and eye for aesthetics
  • Problem-solving skills and initiative
  • Proficiency with 3D editors and level design tools
  • Passion for video games (MMORPGs/RPGs)
  • Fluency in English
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unity 3D
  • Familiarity with isometric camera perspectives
  • Knowledge of XML
  • Experience using game design tools
  • Artistic background or interest in visual design
Perks:
  • BVG corporate ticket for public transportation
  • High degree of autonomy and ownership
  • Company-sponsored training and language courses
  • Company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom
  • Hybrid work model
  • Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club
  • Extra vacation days (up to 30)
  • Modern and well-equipped office in Berlin
  • Free drinks and snacks
  • Team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
  • Part of a successful, profitable, and growing company
  • Gaming-driven culture with a supportive team
  • Global reach with a widely enjoyed game

Job Details

Who we are

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with more than 350.000 daily players and over 2 million monthly visitors on our website. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Since 2020, Sandbox Interactive has been part of the Stillfront Group. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

Your Game

We’re looking for a Senior Level Designer to help shape the ever-evolving world of our long-standing MMORPG. In this role, you’ll work closely with teams across art, design, audio, and engineering to craft immersive environments—both by designing new locations and enhancing existing ones. From early layout planning and the development of modular building blocks to detailed level dressing, your creativity and design sensibility will contribute to delivering memorable in-game experiences.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Taking ownership of key level design features and driving them from concept to final implementation
  • Designing and building level layouts based on game design specification
  • Developing creative solutions within the constraints of gameplay design, technical requirements, and production timelines
  • Collaborating with Concept and Environment artists to develop required level assets
  • Performing level dressing using existing asset libraries, ensuring a good balance of aesthetic appeal and gameplay clarity in collaboration with other departments
  • Maintaining and updating our extensive game world to adapt to gameplay changes and meet modern artistic standard
  • Supporting the level design team by helping to organize workflows and acting as a trusted point of contact across disciplines

Your Talent

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in game development, with a focus on level design
  • Well-developed spatial awareness and a refined eye for layout composition and environmental aesthetics
  • Problem-solving mindset and the ability to take initiative
  • Proficiency with 3D editors and level design tools
  • A deep passion for video games—especially MMORPGs or RPGs—and a solid understanding of their design principles
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience with Unity 3D and familiarity with isometric camera perspectives 
  • Knowledge of XML and experience using game design tools 
  • An artistic background or a strong interest in visual design

Our Offer

  • BVG corporate ticket:
    • Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system
  • Personal Development:
    • Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start
    • Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses
    • Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Devcom & Gamescom in Cologne
  • Hybrid Work model:
    • Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely
  • Work-life Balance:
    • Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club for fitness and wellness
    • Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually
  • Modern & Well-Equipped Office:
    • Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options
    • Enjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
  • Start-up perks:
    • Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the office
    • Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
  • Sustainable business:
    • Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path
  • Gaming-driven culture:
    • Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft
  • Global reach:
    • Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

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About The Company

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

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