Cloud Imperium Games
Lead Level Designer
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Lead Level Designer
Lead Level Designer – Frankfurt (Base Location)
About Cloud Imperium Games We’re a crowdfunded company building the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever” with a community of passionate backers at our core. Founded in 2012, we’re developing Star Citizen, a groundbreaking multiplayer space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure in the same universe. We thrive on diverse talent and exceptional creativity to break boundaries and redefine gaming.
About the Role
As a Lead Level Designer based in Frankfurt, you’ll collaborate with the Art team to design and develop sandbox experiences—ranging from small outposts to massive cities—across planets, moons, and solar systems. This role is at the heart of Star Citizen’s world-building, shaping the universe’s vibrant milieu alongside Artists.
Join us as we industry-changing truths: working with game-changers and over-achievers.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with Game Directors to craft unique, engaging locations for Star Citizen's vast universe
- Bridge the gap between Design and Environment teams, ensuring gameplay excellence and stunning visual polish
- Hands-on delivery: Contribute directly to implementation while maintaining strategic vision
- Drive collaborative design discussions, fostering a creative, inclusive atmosphere where team members thrive
- Campaign from Game Directors and leadership, upholding rigorous quality standards
- Identify tools/process gaps, proposing improvements to streamline workflow
- Mentor team members, fostering professional growth and a positive work culture
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What We’re Looking For
- Proven senior/lead level design experience: At least one large-scale FPS/third-person game (e.g., AAA titles)
- Art aesthetic: Sharp eye for compositions, architecture, and believable environments
- Technical knowing: Understanding of visual scripting and design processes
- Creative skill: Ability to draft peer-review-ready proposals
- Mindset: Proactive, exceptionally organised, and a natural problem-solver
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Our Commitment to Diversity
CIG champions a boundary-spanning workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe differences—backgrounds, lifestyles, ideas—make the team stronger. Imagine creating worlds akin to humanity’s rich tapestry: diverse and extraordinary. We’re not just building a game; we’re building a legacy.
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At CIG, we invest in exceptionalists—and listen intently to them. Join us. The universe awaits its closer design.
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