Klang Games

This month we would like to Introduce JJ, our Lead Community Manager! We chatted with him about a lot, from his passion for SEED 💻 to his love of music 🎶 . 🎸 How did you find your way to Klang? Well, I moved to Berlin three and a half years ago for a position at a marketing agency working in gaming and Esports. It was a great experience but at some point, I decided to look for something fresh and new. I was also interested in focusing on one brand instead of managing several different ones. 🎸 What is your favorite part of working as a Lead Community Manager? I would say I have several favorite parts rather than just one specific one, but I particularly enjoy working with imaginative people who enjoy brainstorming and generating great ideas. I find it fulfilling to use creativity to develop content and ideas that resonate with the community. Another thing I love is working with diverse communities, getting to understand them, having fun with them, and actively being a part of them as well. 🎸 What excites you most about SEED? A lot of things excite me about SEED. I'm very intrigued by the political dynamics within the game, where community members actively engage in role-playing and immerse themselves in the lore. As a strategy game enthusiast, I find SEED's unique features especially cool. Additionally, the fact that there’s nothing quite like it on the market makes working on such an innovative project especially exciting. To read the full interview with JJ, check out the full blog post, linked in the comments below ⬇️ #gaming #gamedev #berlin

While our team may have grown 🌱 a lot over the past year, we are very happy to report that we are still looking 👀 for talented individuals 🧑💼 to join us! Let’s take a look at some of the open positions that we are excited to fill: 🎮 Design Director (Berlin) 🎮 Do you have lots of experience in creative leadership in the gaming industry? Have you been a Lead Game Designer? If so, then our Design Director role may be the perfect fit for you! As the leader of the Design team, you will translate the visionary essence of SEED into practical design strategies and oversee their successful implementation. This role puts you at the heart of game development, ensuring that all elements—from system mechanics to content and controls—work harmoniously to enhance player experiences. You will work closely with other department heads to optimize design processes and maintain the highest quality standards. 🎮 Creative Director (Berlin) 🎮 Another important position we are currently looking to fill is that of Creative Director. In this role, you will oversee the creative vision across the Design, Art, Sound, and UI teams, ensuring that every game element aligns with our strategic experience and narrative goals (yes, as you can tell it is a critical role!) Your guidance will be crucial in harmonizing design, art, sound, and user interface to fulfill our overall product vision. Working closely with the UX/UI Director and Art Director, you will translate our vision for SEED into actionable design strategies that resonate throughout the studio. 🎮 Technical Director (Berlin or Madrid) 🎮 As the Technical Director at Klang, you will spearhead the growth and excellence of our engineering teams in Berlin and Madrid (you can be located in either location). Reporting directly to the CTO, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our projects while cultivating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. In this role, you will build and mentor a robust team of (excellent) engineers, enhance inter-team communications, and streamline processes to boost productivity. These are just a few of our open positions, others include Senior Game Engineer, Lead Game Engineer, Product Owner, and more. You can find a full list of our current openings on our careers page, linked in the comments below ⬇️. #gaming #gamedev #careers

We are happy to announce that spring 🌸 is officially underway and summer ☀ is just around the corner in Berlin! This means that there is a lot going on in the city, from day parties 🕺 to long afternoons spent sipping beer 🍺 by the Spree. But if you’re still at a loss for something to do don’t worry! In this post, we take a look at four cool events taking place this June that you can dive into. ⚽ Futboll Championship (June 14 - July 14) For all of you football fans (we know you’re out there,) you will be happy to know that the European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2024) will take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. This marks the first time since 1988 that Germany is hosting the tournament. Matches will be held across ten cities, including Berlin. In fact, Berlin’s Olympiastadion will be one of the key venues for the tournament! 🎹 Fete de la musique (June 21) Fête de la Musique originated in France in 1982 and spread to Berlin in 1995, quickly becoming an important part of the city's cultural landscape. Celebrated annually on June 21st, this event transforms Berlin's streets, parks, and public spaces into open-air stages (thanks to a special permit granted on this day), showcasing a diverse range of musical genres and performances. 🧪 Long night of science (June 22) Do experiments and new scientific findings excite you? If so, then the Long Night of Science (or Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften) might be something you’d like to check out! On June 22nd, from 5 pm to midnight (which technically is not a very long night for Berlin standards,) universities, research institutions, and laboratories across Berlin will open their doors to the public. 🎨 48 Hours Neukölln (June 28-30) Where else would a grassroots-style non-hierarchical art festival exist if not in Berlin? Introducing: 48 Hours Neukölln (48 Stunden Neukölln in German,) an unconventional art festival. 48 Hours Neukölln adopts a decentralized, inclusive model that encourages participation from both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the art scene. The festival invites local artists, groups, and organizations to present performances, art events, and exhibitions. Additionally, some events are designed to be interactive, allowing visitors to engage and unleash their own creativity. To learn more about these events, check out our full blog post, linked in the comments below ⬇️

We take pride in our office 🏢, nestled right in the heart of Kreutzberg, Berlin 🌆. But it wouldn’t be anything if it wasn’t for our amazing office team! Norma, Alina, Mike, and Christian make up the backbone of our office, ensuring that it is a great environment and that everything runs smoothly. Let’s take a deeper look at what each of them does and why they enjoy working at Klang! 🌼 Norma Norma, who was born in Berlin (yes, real Berliners actually do exist,) is the Office Manager here at Klang. While she works very closely with Alina (our Office Coordinator,) Norma’s work revolves around large office projects, Klang events, and benefits. “I love that my role has a little of everything in it,” says Norma. “I’m never doing one task over and over, which keeps me on my toes!” 🌼 Alina  As our Office Coordinator, Alina is in charge of all things office-related, from stocking the many delicious drinks we have to ensuring that the office atmosphere is on point (a very important thing indeed!) One of her favorite parts of working as an Office Coordinator is how social it is. “ I love that I’m not just sitting behind a computer typing all day,” Alina explains. “I’m grateful that it’s a part of my job to socialize and connect with everyone at the office.” 🌼 Mike  Mike started working at Klang almost 5 years ago. At the time he was the sole member of the IT team and he built Klang’s IT system from the ground up! While he used to be responsible for everything tech-related, now he is our IT Manager and his job mainly involves larger IT projects. He says that his favorite part of his job is helping make other people’s lives better (which just happens to be the same reason that he produces electronic music.) 🌼 Chris Not only is Chris a super dad, but he is also our IT Administrator Assistant! To put it simply, his job is to keep everyone working. In reality, this is anything but simple and ranges from keeping our network running to replacing broken equipment to onboarding and offboarding Klangers. Chris says that his favorite part of his job is the fact that he gets to help so many Klangers. To learn more about these four Klangers, check out the full blog post, linked in the comments below ⬇️. #office #gaming #gamedev

This week we are introducing you to Melisa Amaya, one of our Executive Assistants at Klang! We talked to her about why she loves being an EA 💻, what excites her about SEED 🌱, and the reasons she’s happy to call Berlin 🌃her home. 🌸How did you find your way to Klang? Klang found its way to me actually! I was working at a crypto company but they ended up moving away from Berlin. I didn’t want to continue purely as a remote worker, so I was really happy when Klang reached out to me on LinkedIn. Their message felt very genuine and the rest fell into place very smoothly. 🌸What is your favorite part of working as an Executive Assistant? I kind of stumbled into the role of Executive Assistant years ago but I’m so glad that I did. The best part of being an EA is that you get to see everything from a very wide lens. Every day I am able to touch on different topics within different departments. I love that I get to interact with so many different people across the studio. Plus, helping people accomplish their tasks brings me a lot of satisfaction, so for me the role is perfect!    🌸What excites you most about SEED? I am amazed by the level of technical complexity SEED has. I always heard that building an MMO like SEED would be impossible because of how complicated it is. Being at Klang has shown me that it’s not impossible, it’s just complicated! What we’re doing here is groundbreaking, which is really exciting. I love the fact that SEED is something unique that hasn’t been made before. To read the full interview with Melisa, check out the full blog post, linked in the comments below ⬇️

There’s no avoiding it, AI 🤖has become a topic at the forefront of our collective minds, and for good reason. Sometimes the topic can be exhilarating, other times it can feel extremely daunting. Plus, the use of AI isn’t black and white, which can lead to confusion and speculation. This is why we decided to take a moment to explain how Klang is using and plans to use AI in the creation of our game, SEED 🌱. To read up on our full list of AI Guidelines, check out our latest blog post, link in the comments below ⬇️. #ai #gaming #gamedev

Today we are throwing it back to the amazing Rise and Play event that we hosted back in December! Founded by Sophie Vo, Rise and Play is a network of leaders in the gaming 🎮 industry that prioritizes humanity 👭 and sustainability 🌎 in gaming and business. We had a great time meeting all of the incredible women that came to the event and we look forward to more collaborations in the future! #gamedev #gaming #womeningames #networking

The weather is starting to turn in Berlin 🌷and you can feel the excitement coursing through the streets! April doesn’t only bring the promise of more sun ☀️, it also means that there will be new events to attend around the city 🌆. Here are some that we are looking forward to in particular: 🎨 Gallery Weekend Berlin - April 26-28 If you’re looking for a cultural activity this month, then Gallery Weekend Berlin is an event you should definitely check out! Founded in 2005, it celebrates a collection of artists and galleries all around the city. From Friday, April 26th to Sunday, April 28th, participating galleries open their doors to the public, presenting new works by a wide range of artists, from emerging talents to established figures in the art world. 📐 Berlin Design Week - April 27 - May 5 From the infamous Bauhaus all the way to contemporary to poster art, Berlin has played a key role in the shaping of Germany’s design scene. It is no surprise then that the city hosts a robust design week every year. Starting April 27th and going until May 5th you can participate in workshops, exhibitions, showrooms, and more at Berlin Design Week.  🎞️ ALFilm (Arabic film festival) We hate to say it, but by the time this blog is published, Berlin’s weather might have taken a turn back into the cold and grey days of winter (but we really hope not!) If this is the case, then it might be best to plan for some inside spring activities. The festival is organized by the non-profit association Center for Arab Film Art and Culture eV and showcases a diverse collection of Arab movies. It was created to be a space in Germany to combat stereotypes about the Arab world through cinematic art. If you want to hear about more April attractions in Berlin, check out the full blog post (Linked in the comments below) ⬇️

Happy April Fools from everyone at Klang! (Including our furry friends 🐶). #games #gaming #gamedev