Level Designer

About Sandbox Interactive

Sandbox Interactive is a dedicated game development studio known for creating the acclaimed cross-platform MMORPG Albion Online. Launched in 2012 with a small team of seasoned gaming professionals, the studio has grown to over 100 international employees and is now part of the Stillfront Group since 2020. Albion Online, playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android, boasts over 350,000 daily players and 2 million monthly visitors to its website.

Role Overview

As a Level Designer, you will craft immersive, balanced game worlds that amplify player engagement and complement the core gameplay of our enduring MMORPG. Your focus will be on designing and constructing captivating levels, ensuring their smooth integration with the game's systems and art direction while striking a balance between visual appeal, gameplay dynamics, and technical limitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned level or content zones, from initial layout conception to the finished product.
• Design and build levels, dungeons, and PvE/PvP areas that promote engaging gameplay and exploration.
• Convert gameplay concepts and design documents into playable, optimized, and visually compelling environments using Unity and proprietary tools.
• Enrich levels with encounters, landmarks, and narrative-driven visual elements.
• Collaborate intimately with Game Designers, Artists, and Engineers to enhance gameplay clarity and optimize performance.
• Proactively identify and resolve gameplay or readability challenges within your areas of responsibility.
• Lead playtesting sessions, collect player feedback, and adjust levels to improve balance and flow.
• Ensure uniformity in difficulty, legibility, and overall player experience.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in level design, preferably within online multiplayer PvP or PvE games.
• Strong spatial awareness and layout skills paired with a keen eye for visually appealing environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and document work thoroughly, supporting intersections with Game Design and Environment Art teams.
• In-depth understanding of combat staging, pacing, and player navigation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Unity or comparable 3D game engines.
• Fluent in English with excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Albion Online or similar sandbox/MMORPG titles.
• Experience working with an isometric camera perspective.
• Artistic background or strong interest in art is beneficial.
• Ability to address performance constraints to ensure a mobile-friendly gaming experience.

Employee Benefits

• Complimentary BVG corporate ticket for Germany's public transit system.
• High autonomy and ownership from the outset.
• Company-sponsored training programs and language classes to foster personal growth.
• Sponsored attendance at Gamescom Dev and other gaming conferences.
• Hybrid working model combining office presence with remote work.
• Discounted membership for Urban Sports Club offering fitness and wellness activities.
• Access to confidential mental health support through nilo health resources.
• Additional vacation days based on seniority, up to 30 days per year.
• Modern office with ergonomic workstations in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, surrounded by amenities.
• Free office beverages and snacks, and participation in team social events such as parties and breakfast weeks.
• Opportunity to be part of a sustainable and profitable growth-oriented company.
• Collaborate with a team driven by passion for gaming and committed to excellence.
• Work within a global community influencing a widely enjoyed MMO.