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Game Design Director (f/m/d)

Klang is a Berlin-based game studio whose mission is to create deep and meaningful online experiences that bring people together.

At the heart of Klang is SEED, a large-scale virtual world that will provide immersive social experiences through gaming.

Caring, Harmony and Innovation are at the core of SEED as well as our core values as a company. We want to continue building a nurturing and collaborative environment for our employees with an evolving structure that adapts as we grow.

Klang is looking for a Game Design Director (f/m/d) who is responsible for a creative and technical oversight for the work done by the Design team, leading and driving the holistic view of the entire design. As a Game Design Director, you will provide expert support, guidance, and direction to Designers and work in close collaboration with other disciplines to ensure development of SEED. If you want to work on an ambitious and ground-breaking project, and want to see a massive and colorful simulation come to life, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

What you will do:

• As one of SEED’s visionary ambassadors you will define the design direction and drive meaningful discussions around the game vision and evangelize it within the team, defining risks and exploring opportunities
• Communicate with designers, developers and producers to create, maintain and communicate a strong vision across the company
• Support the team through implementation to ensure that the SEED’s vision is reflected in all stages of design and implementation of game mechanics, systems, controls, narrative, and the player experience.
• Set standards for the highest quality execution of SEED’s gameplay mechanics and game systems.
• Review KPIs and the evolution and implementation of our user research data to ensure an iterative design process based on our player communities.
• Enable the design team to consistently perform at their best and realize their potential by providing clear, precise direction with sufficient flexibility for individual creativity.

Requirements

Who we think will be a great fit:

• You have 3-5 years experience as a Lead Game Designer on at least one relevant project.
• You are able to take the high strategic view as well as dive deep and execute great game design by yourself.
• You have broad knowledge and high expertise in creating/designing systems that create emergent gameplay.
• You have had impact as a game designer early in the design process, working with stakeholders to define the overarching experience of the game.
• You are familiar with the processes and development of MMOs.
• You are experienced working in an agile development environment.
• You are passionate about gaming, preferably multiplayer, management, sandbox and simulation games.
• You have strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project from its inception with a lot of room for professional and personal development
• Competitive salary and 27 days of paid vacation
• Monthly public transport travel reimbursement
• Monthly company co-contributions to private pensions
• Reimbursement for physical health activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health support
• Flexible office hours (with core hours)
• Monthly team events and activities
• A dog-friendly office, adjustable standing desks, ergonomic chairs and mobile aircon units for hot summers
• Healthy snacks and drinks in the office

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