Level Designer (m/f/d) at Sandbox Interactive

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Sandbox Interactive

Albion Online is a medieval sandbox MMO that offers a player-driven economy, territorial combat, and PvP with full loot. All items and buildings in the game are crafted by players. The game allows players to claim territories or conquer territories fro...

Video Games Internet Technology B2C
HQ
Mountain View, California, United States
Team size
51-250
Founded
2012

Quick Summary

Role Overview

Sandbox Interactive is seeking a Level Designer to create engaging and well-balanced game environments for the MMORPG Albion Online. The role focuses on designing levels that integrate seamlessly with game systems while maintaining a balance between aesthetics and technical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of assigned levels from initial layout to final polish
  • Build dungeons and PvP areas that offer compelling gameplay
  • Translate design briefs into optimized levels using Unity and internal tools
  • Populate environments with encounters and visual storytelling elements
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure performance and clarity
  • Conduct playtests and refine levels based on feedback for better flow

Requirements Snapshot

  • At least three years of professional level design experience
  • Strong sense for spatial layouts and aesthetically attractive designs
  • Proven ability to collaborate and document cross-disciplinary dependencies
  • Solid understanding of combat staging and player guidance
  • Proficiency with Unity or other 3D game engines

Expected Impact

The Level Designer will enhance the player experience by delivering immersive and high-quality environments that support core gameplay. By balancing aesthetics with technical performance, they will ensure Albion Online remains a top-tier cross-platform MMO for its global player base.

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Job Description

Who we areSandbox 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 GameAs a Level Designer you will create engaging, immersive, and well-balanced game environments that enhance player experience and support the core gameplay of our long-standing MMORPG. You will focus on designing and building compelling levels, ensuring seamless integration with game systems and art direction and maintaining a consistent balance between aesthetics, gameplay flow, and technical constraints.

Your responsibilities will include:Take ownership of assigned levels or content areas, from first layout to final polishBuild levels, dungeons, and PvE/PvP areas that offer compelling gameplay and explorationTranslate gameplay ideas and design briefs into playable, optimized and aesthetically appealing levels using Unity and internal toolsPopulate levels with encounters, landmarks, and visual storytelling elementsWork closely with Game Designers, Artists, and Engineers to ensure levels enhance gameplay clarity and performanceIdentify and proactively address gameplay or readability issues within owned contentConduct playtests, gather feedback, and refine levels for balance and flowMaintain consistency in difficulty, readability, and player experience

Your TalentMinimum Qualifications:3+ years of professional experience in level design, ideally with a focus on online multiplayer PvP/PvE titlesStrong sense for space and layouts and an eye for aesthetically attractive designs and environmentProven collaboration, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to identify cross-disciplinary dependencies and support the needs of Game Design and Environment ArtSolid understanding of engaging combat staging, pacing, and player guidanceExperience working with Unity or other 3D game enginesExcellent communication skills (presentation, verbal and written) in English

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Albion Online or similar sandbox/MMO gamesPractical experience with an isometric camera perspectiveArtistic background or interest is an advantageUnderstanding how to work around performance constraints to deliver an up to standard mobile friendly experience

Our OfferBVG corporate ticket:Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation systemPersonal Development:Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the startDevelop your skills through company-sponsored training and language coursesEnjoy company-sponsored tickets for Gamescom Dev & other game conferencesHybrid Work model:Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotelyHealth & Wellbeing:Discounted membership to Urban Sports Club for fitness and wellnessAccess to nilo health for confidential mental health support, coaching, and wellbeing resourcesExtra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annuallyModern & Well-Equipped Office:Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment optionsEnjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panelsStart-up perks:Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the officeParticipate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter partiesSustainable business:Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth pathGaming-driven culture:Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craftGlobal reach:Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

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