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EGOSOFT is looking for motivated people to work on all areas of our next generation technology effort with the X games series.
About EGOSOFT
Egosoft is one of the most long-standing companies in the German games industry. As a fully independent company, we have been focusing on the development of the X game series (space simulation / sandbox) for over 25 years. Our international team enjoys direct lines of communication, flat hierarchies, employee-friendly working conditions, a high degree of flexibility and competitive salaries. In a familial environment, we rely on teamwork to achieve our common goals.
Located in the vibrant Meuse-Rhine Euroregion, the company location benefits from a fascinating, cross-border European diversity and an associated high quality of life - regardless of whether you ultimately want to live in Germany, the Netherlands or Belgium.
General Requirements for All:
- Able to gather feedback from the entire game team and translate it into your field of expertise
- Open to close collaboration within a team
- Good communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- ... AND: a passion for sci-fi and space
Why Choose Egosoft?
We are a financially stable company with over 30 years of experience in the games industry, proudly privately owned and committed to staying that way. Join us and become part of a company recognized for its rich history in space simulation games, where you'll have the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of game technology.
At our core, we believe in a supportive and collaborative team environment that values knowledge-sharing, growth, and helping each other solve problems efficiently. We understand the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible working hours to accommodate your needs. Although this position is primarily office-based, our work culture is designed to support remote work when necessary.
We are dedicated to continuous learning and skill development, giving you the opportunity to work with the latest technology, explore new tools, and take on responsibilities that foster professional growth. You'll be working alongside a passionate team of gamers and developers, all committed to creating immersive game experiences and simulating a dynamic, persistent world and economy.
Perks & Benefits:
- We offer a fair and competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- We provide relocation assistance to make your transition as smooth as possible.
- We provide access to professional development opportunities such as training courses, conferences, and educational materials.
- Free access to our games and merchandise.
- Health insurance, gym membership and a company culture that promotes well-being.
Current openings:
Senior Character Artist - in house (m/f/x)
Egosoft, looking for an experienced Senior Character Artist to join our team and help bring our universe to life. You will be responsible for designing and creating high-quality characters, from humanoids to alien species, ensuring they fit seamlessly within our game world. Your work will play a crucial role in defining the visual identity of our characters, enhancing player immersion.
This is a full-time position (on-site/hybrid) based in Würselen, Germany, and available immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Design and create high-quality, game-ready characters, including humanoids, creatures, and NPCs
- Work closely with concept artists, animators, and technical artists to ensure characters meet visual and gameplay requirements
- Sculpt high-resolution models in ZBrush and create optimized game-ready assets using 3D software like Blender, Marmorset Toolbag, Marvelous Designer
- Optimize assets for real-time rendering while maintaining visual quality
- Collaborate with riggers and animators to ensure characters move and behave realistically
- Ensure character designs align with the art direction and technical constraints of the game engine
Your skills:
- 5+ years of experience as a character artist in the gaming industry
- Strong portfolio showcasing realistic or character work
- Expertise in high-to-low poly modeling workflows
- Proficiency in ZBrush, Blender, Marmorset Toolbag and Marvelous Designer
- Experience working with game engines
- Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, proportions, and cloth simulation
- Experience with PBR texturing and shading
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Nice to have:
- Experience with procedural character generation systems
- Knowledge of technical art and shader development
- Background in rigging or animation
Junior Level Designer (deep knowledge of X4: Foundations) - in house (m/f/x)
Egosoft, the creators of the renowned X series, is looking for a Junior Universe and Level Designer to help shape and refine the world of our games. Our team is in urgent need of dedicated support for universe and level design tasks (with focus on high-level programming and system architecture).
This is a full-time position (on-site/hybrid) based in Würselen, Germany, and available immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Design and integration of game world elements to ensure a cohesive and immersive X series universe, including regions, gameplay objects, economy, and NPC interactions.
- Managing and balancing game data using spreadsheets and XML files.
- Ensuring consistency with the X universe lore, design goals, and exploration mechanics.
Your skills:
- Passion for space simulation games and familiarity with the X series.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a structured approach to world-building.
- No programming experience required, but comfort with spreadsheets and XML is essential.
- Understanding of game design principles, particularly regarding exploration and universe-building.
- Ability to work independently and focus exclusively on universe design tasks.
Nice to have:
- Prior experience with modding, game design studies, or level design is a plus.
Interested? Contact us! Jobs @ . com
Please be informed that we reserve the right to contact only selected applicants.
The hired individual will need to work in-house, in our studio based in Würselen, Germany.
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