Techtive Games is an ambitious indie studio based in Germany. We are building an open‑world survival game, Ardem, and need a creative and driven Level Designer to help shape the world as we move into full production.

Responsibilities

Taking ownership of assigned Points of Interest, from early concept to final in‑game implementation.
Creating location concepts based on provided information and direction (concepts may be sketches, blockouts, or other formats that suit your workflow).
Implementing and polishing locations directly in Unreal Engine 5 using existing assets.
Ensuring levels are fully playable, readable, and visually coherent within the open world.
Iterating on your work based on feedback and improving locations through multiple passes.
Actively contributing ideas for environmental storytelling, atmosphere, and spatial composition.
Collaborating closely with the Level Design Lead and the team to ensure consistency across the world.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a Level Designer or in a comparable role.
Strong experience working directly in Unreal Engine 5.
Solid understanding of level design fundamentals such as flow, readability, scale, and composition.
Experience designing both interior and exterior spaces.
Ability to work independently, take feedback constructively, and iterate efficiently.
A strong sense for atmosphere and environmental storytelling.
Comfortable working in an open‑world setup with existing tools and assets.

Bonus Skills

Experience with World Partition, Data Layers, and Level Instances.
Familiarity with PCG (Procedural Content Generation) workflows in Unreal Engine.
Basic knowledge of materials or shaders.
Experience working on indie or small‑team productions.

Working Model

Fully remote.
Freelance, with a full‑time option for candidates based in Germany.
Flexible working hours with a strong focus on ownership and trust.
Direct collaboration within a small, focused team.

Benefits

Work on Ardem, a highly anticipated survival game and set a new benchmark.
Small team with high ownership, creative freedom, and a results‑driven mindset.
Flexible working hours (results > green dots).

Application Instructions

Please include the following in your application:

Your CV and a short introduction about yourself and your background.
A portfolio (Git repositories, videos, or similar) showcasing recent work.
A brief description of your role and responsibilities on the showcased projects.
Your availability and your typical contract rate.

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