Game Designer (fmd) – PC Strategy Roguelike RPG Mix

Stellenbeschreibung:

About Us

Chimera Entertainment is a creative and independent game development studio based in the heart of Munich. Since our founding in 2006, gameplay creativity and teamwork have been at the core of everything we do. Our portfolio spans over 25 published titles, including award-winning franchises like Angry Birds Epic and Angry Birds Evolution. We develop both proprietary IPs (including our latest release Songs of Silence) and work-for-hire projects from conception through launch. With almost 20 years of expertise in PC, mobile and cross-platform game development, we rank among Germany’s leading studios. We’re excited to welcome passionate new talent to our ambitious team of 25 game developers.

Your Role

As a Game Designer at Chimera you will join a 14-person team working on our upcoming PC project, a unique genre-blending experience that combines roguelike, RPG, puzzle and tower defense elements. The creative direction is set; we’re looking for someone who can turn this vision into meaningful player moments, systems that feel smart, features that reward mastery and a game loop players return to because it stays fun and engaging. You will champion innovative feature development, drive creative collaboration across the team and ensure that design vision, gameplay mechanics and product quality consistently meet the highest standards.

This is a project-based role (24 months) with real ownership in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Conceive and develop new gameplay features, systems and content
Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation
Balance and fine-tune complex game mechanics across roguelike, strategy and RPG elements
Conduct regular design reviews to ensure alignment with project goals and quality standards
Collaborate across disciplines to optimize implementation
Analyze player feedback and data to continuously refine the user experience

Qualifications

At least one shipped PC or Console title with significant design contributions
Passion for strategy, roguelike, RPG or mechanics-driven games (you play and understand these genres, not just in theory)
Proven ability to design, balance and iterate complex gameplay systems
Excellent English-language documentation and communication skills (German is a plus)
Self-directed, reliable and solution-oriented work approach
Availability for on-site work in Munich (hybrid model; full remote not possible)

Bonus Points

Unity experience
UI / UX knowledge or passion
Experience working with publishers / external partners

Perks

Flat hierarchies and a friendly collaborative atmosphere
Creative, relaxed and international workplace in the heart of Munich
Public transportation compensation (German ticket)
Lunch budget (up to €50/month)
Professional health coaching (OLAO HEALTH: digital and on-site sessions)
Well-stocked library with books, games and gaming consoles
Free coffee beverages and fresh fruit on-site
Regular team and company events
And plenty of fun along the way!

Key Skills

Mechanical Design, Computer Graphics, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, CAD, Mechanical Knowledge, Creo, Lua, Unreal Engine, Maya, Project Engineering, Unity