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Description provided by Stratosphere Games GmbH
Stratosphere Games is an AAA mobile game developer based in Berlin, Germany, looking for a Game Designer to support the development of existing and upcoming projects.
As a Gameplay Design Intern, your main responsibility is to support the senior designers in the development and refinement of game systems, mechanics, and levels. This includes actively participating in brainstorming and design sessions, providing feedback and suggestions, and contributing to the overall creative process.
Your mission
- Design & develop new features and systems for products
- Create and provide multiple potential designs and solutions. Articulate trade-offs and risks between different options
- Gathering reference materials and conducting research to help inform the design process. This includes staying up-to-date with industry trends and innovations, as well as researching relevant historical or cultural elements that may be relevant to the game's setting or narrative.
- Playtesting and providing feedback on content in active development.
- Maintaining and updating design documentation.
- You are still studying or just finished your studies in Game Design
- An understanding of fundamental game design principles and what makes games fun
- Basic understanding of common game technologies, processes, and software development
- Interest in mobile games
- Ability to work as part of a team
- English skills (written and spoken)
- Good communication skills
- Based in Berlin. Please only apply if you live in Berlin. This is not a remote position.
- Be part of a great and growing company with a friendly, but always challenging, work philosophy
- Work on innovative and thrilling AAA-quality mobile games
- Competitive salary for internships
- A large, open office space right in the heart of Berlin Mitte, surrounded by amazing (and not pricy) restaurants
- Free coffee, water & beer are available in the office
- Regular team events
We are delighted to introduce Stratosphere Games, a thriving Berlin-based gaming studio comprised of 40 highly talented individuals. Our team is made up of experts from renowned companies like Splash Damage and Rocksteady. We take pride in collaborating with partners from around the world for the production of AAA-standard games for mobile platforms and beyond. Our STATE-OF-THE-ART development platform, FRAMEWORK, enables us to create unparalleled gameplay experiences that can fit right into your pocket. We prioritize quality production, top-of-the-line multiplayer modes, and inventive elements for user engagement and retention. Join our growing Stratosphere Games community today by checking out and playing our impressive games or simply reaching out to us.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
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What this Design internship in Berlin means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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