Job Description

HandyGames™

operates as an international indie game and premium mobile game publisher and developer.

Are you currently studying Level and Game Design and aiming for a career in the gaming industry? HandyGames™ offers students the opportunity to become part of our team for one semester as part of a

mandatory internship

. You will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals while actively contributing to the development of our successful titles. You’re looking for an

on-site

internship where you can fully explore your passion for games? Then you’ve come to the right place!

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JOB DESCRIPTION
For our in-house game projects, a medieval-themed city builder and a strategy series, we are looking for a talented Game and Level Design Intern (m/f/d). Working closely with experienced developers, you will implement your own vision for levels and missions within a new campaign. You will master our proprietary map editors and utilize XML and Lua scripting to bring your concepts to life. Additionally, you will demonstrate your linguistic skills by crafting dialogues and descriptive in-game texts.
YOUR PROFILE
You have some initial knowledge of how to concept and design levels
You have a keen sense of what defines great gameplay and how to develop it into a motivating story
You’re good with numbers and can balance economic cycles or mission goals
You know the basics of game design for different genres, especially strategy and building games
You’ve got some experience with level editors and know a scripting language
You’ve already used AI tools and are open to working with them
Ideally, you’ve already gained some practical experience in game development during your studies
As a team player, you are open-minded and integrate well into an existing team
You stand out through self-motivation, a strong sense of responsibility, and the drive to grow with us and quickly adapt to new tasks
You have good English skills, both spoken and writtenHANDYGAMES™ OFFERS YOU
40-hour week
Flexible working hours
Short and quick decision-making process due to flat hierarchies
The opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals
Modern workplaces with state-of-the-art technologyON-SITE AMENITIES:
Team restaurant
In-house gym
EV charging station
Company apartment on request
Parcel service