Intern - 3Cs Designer

Please note: We can only assign internships to students AND if the internship is required by the students university (minimum mandatory time period 18 weeks). Please provide us with the exact period of time and information that the internship is required by your university (Praktikumsordnung).

Start date & Working Model: immediately / In Office in Frankfurt am Main

Who we are:
Deck13 Interactive GmbH, founded in 2001, is one of the leading game video developers in Germany in the heart of Frankfurt. In 2020 Deck13 was acquired by Focus Entertainment, one of Europe’s leading video game publishers.

Deck13 is a leading PC and console video game development studio renowned for its high-quality, immersive gaming experiences. With a dedicated team of around 100 talented professionals, we strive to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the gaming industry. We are committed to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences such as “Lords of the Fallen” (2014), “The Surge”, “The Surge 2” and “Atlas Fallen” that captivate players around the world.

To continue our success story, we are now looking for you to join our team as our new Intern - 3Cs Designer (m/f/d).

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement minor features related to character movement, camera systems, and controls under the supervision of a senior designer.
• Participate in playtesting sessions and design discussions, offering constructive feedback on gameplay features.
• Present features to the design team and integrate their feedback as part of the iteration process.
• Create the documentation of owned features and keep it updated.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable knowledge of Unreal Blueprint with an example of your work.
• Currently studying Game Design or similar domain.
• Eagerness to learn and an aptitude to receive feedback and improve on it.
• Basic knowledge of game design, particularly in the areas of character, camera, and controls.
• Ability to communicate ideas orally and in writing.
• Being a team player.
• Enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Bonus Points

• Passion for third-person melee combat games.
• Up-to-date on current gaming trends.
• Interest for subjects adjacent to Game Design, such as programming, animation, art, UX, UI, etc.

What you can expect from us:
We want to put our employees at the core of everything we do. This means creating the conditions that allow our employees to feel understood and valued while also being empowered and supported to do exceptional work in service of creating the best games.

To achieve this, we offer:

• Great, modern office in the heart of Frankfurt (close to Grüneburgweg)
• First insights into the gaming industry
• 450€ / month
• Proportionate vacation depending on the length of the internship