Senior Mission Designer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Design • $120,000 PA - $160,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a highly technical and collaborative Senior Mission Designer to join our team at Turtle Rock Studios. The Senior Mission Designer will be responsible for crafting engaging, systemic, and narrative-rich missions using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints, shaping the moment-to-moment gameplay experiences. This role requires someone who thrives in cross-disciplinary environments and brings both creative storytelling and strong technical execution. Responsibilities include crafting balanced and replayable missions, handling creative and technical implementation with a focus on reusable mechanics, collaborating with various teams, translating narrative and gameplay goals into playable content, prototyping complex logic, iterating based on data and feedback, championing design best practices, mentoring junior designers, contributing to technical documentation, maintaining quality and tone, and playtesting missions.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of game design experience with AAA titles
  • Strong portfolio showcasing mission design
  • High proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints
  • Strong technical skills in scripting and debugging
  • Experience collaborating with engineering on tools
  • Ability to drive mission development from concept to completion
  • Creativity and strong sense of pacing
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Good to have:
  • Experience creating content for ongoing updates
  • Experience balancing combat and puzzles in missions
Perks:
  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • 401k Matching
  • Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Generous Time Off Policy
  • Company Events
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

Job Details

We are seeking a highly technical and collaborative Senior Mission Designer to join our team here at Turtle Rock Studios. The Senior Mission Designer plays a pivotal role in crafting engaging, systemic, and narrative-rich missions using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints, helping shape the moment-to-moment gameplay experiences that define our game. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-disciplinary environments and brings both creative storytelling and strong technical execution to the table. This position will report to the Lead Mission Designer.

Responsibilities

  • Craft missions that provide balanced gameplay with the player in mind, to ensure fun, engaging, and replayable gameplay experiences
  • Handle creative and technical implementation of missions with a focus on reusable modular gameplay mechanics for efficiency across different types of mission content
  • Collaborate closely with narrative, level design, AI, gameplay, and systems teams to deliver cohesive, immersive, and engaging scenarios, events, and missions
  • Translate high-level narrative and gameplay goals into playable and repeatable mission content that reinforces the core pillars of the game
  • Prototype complex mission logic, emergent gameplay systems, and scripted sequences using Blueprints and data-driven tools
  • Use data and playtest feedback to iterate and balance missions for pacing, difficulty, and engagement
  • Champion mission design best practices and mentor junior designers, fostering a collaborative and solution-focused environment
  • Contribute to technical documentation, workflows, and tool improvements alongside engineering and design leadership
  • Maintain consistent quality and tone across missions and ensure alignment with the overall vision
  • Playtest with both the studio and the design team to review and develop missions

 Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in game design with one or more shipped AAA titles on multiple platforms in a mission or level design role
  • A strong portfolio that demonstrates mission design, experience in creating interesting and creative gameplay events with player choice
  • Demonstrated high proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints, and other mission-related tools
  • Strong technical skills, including scripting logic, debugging, and performance optimization
  • Experience collaborating closely with engineering to help design, build, and iterate on mission scripting tools and systems
  • Familiarity with creating content that supports ongoing updates and player engagement
  • Ability to take high-level creative direction and independently drive mission development from concept to completion
  • Creativity and strong sense of pacing
  • Experience balancing combat and puzzle within missions
  • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment

Benefits

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
  • 401k Matching
  • Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
  • Generous Time Off Policy
  • Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

The estimated base pay range for this role is: $120,000 - $160,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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