YOUR GAME

Take over and continue to build and guide a strong team of game designers with versatile design skills and solid technical implementation skills
Facilitate communication between designers, artists, programmers and producers to ensure that the quality, production effort and implementation match the intended direction / vision
Ensure every day live production questions and design tasks are dealt with smoothly and effectively
Together with company leadership, define and update product vision and quality standards
Manage game design backlog and work with stakeholders to plan game updates
Learn from, collaborate with and assimilate the knowledge of our senior design team
Mentor the younger designers
Create a motivating, collaborative environment for creative work

YOUR TALENT

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years years of industry experience in game development
Deep understanding of the MMORPG genre and market and the premium / free to play business model
Understanding of psychological mechanisms that keep players engaged
A strong sense of what makes gameplay experience compelling and fun
Solid theoretical and practical Game Design knowledge
Tools of the trade: MS Office, flowcharts, visual and technical editing skills a plus
Intense creativity, a passion to innovate, and the drive to go beyond what is directly asked of you
Excellent communication skills in English and other languages are a bonus
Leadership & mentorship skills

Preferred Qualifications:

BSc/ BA in a software development or game design related field
Previous Lead Design role on a shipped or live operations title

Please kindly include your Cover Letter when you submit your application!

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
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, five ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels
Start-up perks:
- Benefit from free drinks and food in the office
- Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties
Sustainable business:
- Join a thriving and profitable company on an upward trajectory
Gaming-driven culture:
- Join a supportive team of gaming experts with a strong passion for what they do
Global reach:
- Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

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About us

Do you love bringing people together to create something great? Gaming runs in your blood? Then we might be looking for you. We are Sandbox Interactive, an established game studio in the heart of Berlin. Since 2012, we have been developing the core online 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.

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About Sandbox Interactive

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 80 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.

About Albion Online

Albion Online is the first truly cross-platform MMO and is currently playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. The game features a completely player-driven economy, a classless skill system that allows players to adapt their playstyle at will, and thrilling PvP combat ranging from one-on-one fights to massive battles with hundreds of players. Since launching the game in 2017, our community has grown to consist of millions of players from all around the world.

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