Lead (Main) Level Designer (M/F/d)

**Hey, gamers Are you ready for your next adventure in the industry? Look no further**:
Limbic Entertainment is seeking talented players like you to join our team As a member of our crew, you'll have the chance to join our team and help us create the next generation of games - from crafting immersive worlds to developing unforgettable characters that will keep players hooked. Whether you're a coding wizard, a visionary artist, or a sharp-witted marketer, we've got a spot for you on our crew. So, are you ready to level up your career and join the fun? Let's start the game of your dream job together

**What will a day in your life in this role look like? We are glad you asked**:
Limbic Entertainment is seeking a talented and experienced **Lead (Main) Level Designer**for an unannounced Unreal Engine 5 project.

As a
**Lead (Main) Level Designer,** you will lead the project-Level Design team in day-to-day operation of designing, prototyping, iterating on and polishing in-game levels including level geometry, mission scripting and other gameplay elements. You will be the go-to person for any level design inquiries relative to the project. You will have already worked for several years in professional game development environments and shipped several products. With this experience, you will be a key player and a central spokesperson for the team. Working with and training colleagues will be a very important aspect of this position.

You will also be the owner of the overall quality of Level Design driven content.
- Review and feedback tasks of other Level Designers
- Guide and mentor other Level Designers
- Define and maintain project specific level creation pipelines
- Define and maintain project specific level creation workflows
- Conceptualize, prototype, build, decorate, script, and optimize levels for the game
- Collaborate with team members to create interesting and engaging gameplay scenarios within the established game design guidelines
- Contribute to workshops and brainstorming sessions to help define features and workflow

**We would love it if you have these skills**:

- Excellent knowledge of Game/Level Design fundamentals: floorplans, player guidance, difficulty, balancing, pacing, interactivity, accessibility, etc.
- At least six years of industry experience in a level design/level art capacity
- Two or more published titles in a level design capacity incorporating the full production cycle
- Experience in mentoring or leading Level Designers
- Avid gamer with knowledge and understanding of various game genres and game types
- Previous experience working on or playing strategy and city-builder games is a plus
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- EU citizenship or a valid working permit for Germany
- Experience with Unreal Engine

**We don't just work hard, we also know how to have fun**:

- There's Whatever Wednesdays Hump day is no match for us because we know how to have a good time. From playing games to enjoying some tasty snacks, we always find a way to have fun together. It's the perfect mid-week pick-me-up
- Feeling the need to get fit and healthy? Join us for Fitness Thursdays We bring in a professional fitness trainer to help us get our blood pumping and our bodies moving. Who said exercise couldn't be fun?
- We’ve got Flexible Fridays. If you've completed your 40-hour week, you can choose to work for lesser hours or even take the day off You read that right We trust our team to manage their time effectively and know when they need to take a break.
- Option to ride to work with a monthly (RMV) transportation ticket.
- As part of our commitment to fostering growth and ambition, we support individual and professional growth and ambitions by offering online courses, GDC vault access and events for knowledge transfer and mentorships.

**Additional Information**:
The position is full-time, on-site with hybrid options.

**About us**:
We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002. We make games because we love games With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences

What sets us apart from the rest is our culture. No corporate gibberish or old-fashioned hierarchy here We do things differently, which means keeping everything simple. You'll be your own boss but with plenty of support from your colleagues and supervisors. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into some seriously awesome gameplay