Team Lead* Game Design

We are one of the leading publishers of free-to-play-onlinegames based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

The Game Design department is responsible for providing our users with the best game experience and further optimizing our games.

This position requires a high degree of organization, creativity and excellent communication. As Game Design Manager* you communicate with a wide variety of departments. Together with your team, you contribute to providing our customers with one of the best experiences in game services.

Please send us your application in English.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• You organize the day-to-day work of our Game Design team

• You encourage, mentor and facilitate career development for the Game Designers

• You collaborate with fellow leaders to develop and improve our teamwork, best practices, tools and processes

• You will support important internal stakeholders with strategy, identification, decision planning, acquisition, development and launch of new products

• You will evangelize the strategic vision and needs of Gameforge with external business partners, in recruitment activities and at trade shows & press events

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• You have both game design and leadership experience – especially in the gaming industry with PC client and/or console games

• You understand design processes and are able to broaden the team’s design know-how

• You have an excellent grasp on products needs throughout their life cycle

What is important for us in a person?

• You have a flair for communication appropriate for the target group and promote an open exchange within your team

• You promote a cooperative working style within your team in order to achieve common goals

• You manage several complex projects in parallel, even under extreme time pressure

Why do we enjoy working here?

• An international company awaits you! English is our company language, as employees from over 35 nations are part of our team

• The future's hybrid! Together with your manager and team, you can arrange how you split your time working from home or at the office

• Where colleagues become friends! Regular team events and an open company culture

• Enthusiasm is in our DNA! Each and every one of us shares a passion for play