Sr. Technical Game Designer

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Level Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Onward Play is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Technical Mission Designer to create immersive gameplay experiences using Unreal Engine. Responsibilities include collaborating with design, art, and engineering teams; designing, implementing, and optimizing complex missions and quests; utilizing Unreal Engine's blueprint system; and ensuring proper functionality, balancing, and pacing. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional experience in mission design for video games, with at least 2 years using Unreal Engine. Strong proficiency in mission design tools, systems, and methodologies, with a deep understanding of gameplay mechanics and level design principles, and Unreal Engine's blueprint system and scripting languages are required. The role involves crafting engaging and memorable missions for a challenging and satisfying player experience. This is a full-time, on-site position in Los Angeles, California.
Must have:
  • 5+ years mission design experience
  • 2+ years Unreal Engine experience
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine's blueprint system
  • Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401k program
  • Weekly pay

Job Details

Onward Play is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Technical Mission Designer to join our dynamic video game studio clients. As a Technical Mission Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating immersive and engaging gameplay experiences using Unreal Engine. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and optimize complex missions, quests, and level-based content in our games.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the design, art, and engineering teams to conceptualize and develop compelling mission designs that align with the game's vision and mechanics.
  • Utilize your extensive knowledge of mission design principles, level scripting, and gameplay mechanics to create exciting and challenging missions that enhance player engagement.
  • Implement missions and quests using Unreal Engine's blueprint system, ensuring proper functionality, balancing, and pacing.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mission design for video games, with at least 2 years of experience using Unreal Engine.
  • Strong proficiency in mission design tools, systems, and methodologies, with a deep understanding of gameplay mechanics and level design principles.
  • Unreal Engine's blueprint system and scripting languages.
  • Proven ability to design and implement engaging and memorable missions that provide a challenging and satisfying player experience.
  • If you are a seasoned mission designer with a passion for crafting captivating gameplay experiences and possess a deep understanding of Unreal Engine, we would love to hear from you! Join our talented team and contribute to the creation of cutting-edge video games that will captivate players worldwide.

 

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Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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