Conceptual Game Designer (f/m/d)

Chimera Entertainment is a creative and independent development studio for digital entertainment software in the heart of the beautiful city of Munich. In addition to developing our own IPs, we implement work for hire, from conception to completion. Gameplay and creative imagination are always in the foreground, and we promote teamwork and talent. Thanks to more than 15 years of expertise in the field of mobile gaming and cross-platform development, as well as our award-winning portfolio of top titles such as “Angry Birds Epic” and “Angry Birds Evolution”, we are one of Germany’s leading game developers.

As a successful and ambitious company since 2006, Chimera Entertainment is working on state-of-the-art projects with high-profile partners, which offers a dynamic, challenging, and ultimately rewarding experience. Our values and culture are defined by a healthy team spirit, a sustainable work environment, a passion for games, and the collaborative ambition to strive for excellence in an ever-changing industry, where our development studio is constantly striving to reach the next leve

Tasks

• Be the champion for generating inspiring game concepts based on external RFPs
• Take a lead in developing fresh and unique concepts that are aligned with the company strategy
• Work closely with our Business Development Team to present these pitches to our clients
• Dive into new trends within the industry and translate them to new game concepts
• Cooperate closely with the product team and design leads
• Design and map out new features & content and adjust existing ones from high to detailed level
• Create and maintain features, content, and balancing documentation
• Represent, challenge, and champion design and balancing topics within your team

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the field of Game Design
• Interested and up to date in game industry trends
• Talent for creating and presenting game pitches
• Ability to create and execute on a Creative Vision
• Ability to understand detailed requirements and translate them into design solutions
• Outside-of-the-box thinking
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions to our teams
• Basic understanding of F2P mechanisms and concepts (eg. player conversion & retention)
• Excellent documentation and communication skills in English
• Self-directed and reliable working style
• A highly motivated, flexible team worker

The ideal candidate also has:

• Good understanding of the games industry in general
• Always striving to create and present new game ideas
• Multiple years of experience in pitching and pitching processes
• Natural talent and joy to give presentations

Benefits

• A high talented & motivated Team
• Flat hierarchy in a friendly atmosphere in a flexible working environment
• A creative, casual, and international workplace right in the heart of Munich
• Remote work possible (We have hubs in Germany, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Poland, Finland, and Romania 🙂 )
• Being part of a strong family of European game developers
• Professional health coaching with a Sports Scientist & Medical Training Therapist (OLAO HEALTH) – digital and live
• A well-stocked library with books, games, and games consoles
• Free coffee, drinks, and fruits onsite
• Regular team & company events like a summer party, Oktoberfest, and Movie and Gaming Nights
• And a lot of fun 🙂
• Right now we are also working on a still confidential mobile game based on a popular strategy brand with a leading global publisher!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!**