About the Role

As a Game / Level Designer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing levels, missions, and gameplay scenarios that fully leverage our core mechanics from traversal and puzzles to combat encounters.

You will take ideas from concept through prototyping and whitebox implementation , ensuring strong pacing, player guidance, and overall flow , before handing off levels to art and supporting them through production.

This role requires both creative design thinking and technical understanding , as you will work directly in our proprietary tools and collaborate closely with Game Direction, Design, Code, Art, and Tech Art .

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement levels, missions, and gameplay scenarios
Create whitebox/blockout levels for rapid prototyping and playtesting
Develop engaging combat encounters , traversal challenges, and puzzle setups
Translate gameplay features into varied and interesting player experiences
Ensure strong pacing, composition, player guidance, and flow throughout levels
Script gameplay events and sequences where needed
Work closely with Game Director and Game Design to align with overall vision and progression
Collaborate with Code, Tech Art, and Art to ensure feasibility and quality
Take ownership of levels through the full production pipeline (concept -> blockout -> art -> final)
Review and provide feedback on art passes to ensure gameplay integrity is maintained
Ensure levels are optimized and technically sound within a proprietary engine

Requirements

Mid to Senior level experience in Level Design and/or Game Design
At least one shipped game in a relevant role
Strong experience designing action-oriented gameplay and combat encounters
Proven ability to create engaging levels with clear pacing and player guidance
Experience with rapid prototyping and blockout workflows
Solid understanding of visual aesthetics, composition, flow and readability
Experience with scripting languages (for example Java Script, Lua or Python)
Good technical understanding of game engines and design tools
Experience working through the full level production pipeline
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Ability to iterate quickly, present ideas clearly, and adapt based on feedback
Fluent in English
Valid work permit for Germany

Nice to Have

Experience working on top-down games
Background in action-adventure or combat-driven titles
Experience working with proprietary engines or custom tools
Experience mentoring or guiding other designers

What We Offer

An exciting position with challenges and opportunities to fully express your creativity
An energetic and cheerful team
Extensive room for personal and professional development
The opportunity to positively influence workflows and contribute to the studios overall success
A collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment
Hybrid work setup in Frankfurt, Germany (at least 3 days onsite)
Full health / dental insurance (as legally required by German state)
Flexible working time

On KAIKO GmbH

With over 30 years of game development experience, the founders still work hands on in the development of our titles.

We have a friendly work environment , work sane hours and allow everybody to leave their mark in our products.

As a company we always strive for competence and reliability and keep ourselves from corporate bullshit or buzzwording.

In 2021 we joined the THQ Nordic Group to work with their talented people and amazing franchises .

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Kaiko