Level Designer

 
Spellborn
Spellborn NV is a computer games company residing in the Netherlands. Growing from a mid-range internet company to top of the Dutch games industry. Together with more than 40 colleagues we currently develop an on line game project called ‘The Chronicles of Spellborn’.


The Chronicles of Spellborn
The Chronicles of Spellborn (TCoS) is an MMO under development by Spellborn NV using the renowned Unreal® Engine™. Players take the role of heroes in a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting where a vast adventure unfolds in an authentic living world.

The Game Design department is looking for a Game Designer to create the most impressive environments imaginable. This position will involve the creation of map layouts, mockups etc. and will involve a great deal of interaction with the Art and Content department.
The ideal candidate will have experience in game design, strong imagination and the ability to translate and communicate these ideas. If you feel like you were born for such a task, please view the details and apply!

Details and Requirements
• Passionate about playing and making games;
• Extensive experience as a MMORPG player;
• Thorough understanding of what makes a game, especially a MMORPG, fun;
• Ability to work well both independently as well as in a team;
• Open to direction and critique;
• Ability to discern between details and the bigger picture;
• Ability to think 3D, not only think of maps as flat surfaces;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language);
• Ability to work well under deadlines;
• Must live in or willing to relocate to the vicinity of The Hague, The Netherlands.


Desirable skills & experience
• Experience with the Unreal Editor;
• Skill in Photoshop;
• Knowledge of basic storytelling and fantasy concepts.


Responsibilities
• Design map layouts;
• Create mockups from your own designs;
• Work closely with Content department to ensure their ideas fit in your designs;
• Work closely with the Art department to make sure your ideas are correctly translated into a finalized map.


Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits will be based on your level of experience and qualities.

Location
The Spellborn studio is located in The Hague, a pleasant newly build office at only a couple of steps from the beach, in the vicinity of cosy restaurants and pubs.

Interested?
Please send your application and resume in English to:

Spellborn NV
HRM / Office Management department
jobs@tcos.com

Please make sure that your resume is no longer than 2 pages; includes previous experience and knowledge of other MMO’s and at least references of at least two previous employers.
Due to labor laws candidates must be citizens of one of the EU member states.