Senior Mission Designer
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Senior Mission Designer at Avalanche, you will be responsible for designing and scripting engaging and complex gameplay scenarios and missions. You will collaborate with a cross-discipline team to create world-class entertainment experiences. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing missions using systemic gameplay elements, enemies, and scripting; working closely with Narrative Designers to ensure mission flow and storytelling create an immersive player experience; blocking out mission locations and coordinating with World Designers; ensuring mission designs align with the overall game vision and mechanics; and communicating with team members across various disciplines to maximize synergies and leverage available systems and assets.
Must have:
- Senior-level experience as mission/level designer on a AAA action title
- Scripting experience (Python, LUA or equivalent)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player focused on collaboration and synergy
- Passion for playing open-world action games
Good to have:
- Experience/interest in other game design fields (e.g., combat design)
- Interest in mission design meeting level design and storytelling
5 skills required
Job Details
As a Senior Mission Designer at Avalanche, you’ll be responsible for designing and scripting engaging and complex gameplay scenarios and missions. You’ll work as part of a cross-discipline team where each team member brings their expertise to the table in order to create a world class entertainment experience.
What you'll do:
- Designing and implementing engaging missions through the use of systemic gameplay elements, enemies and scripting
- Working closely with Narrative Designers to make sure mission flow and storytelling blend well to create an immersive, engaging and fun player experience
- Blocking out the various locations your missions take place in and working with World Designers to ensure they fit well within the physical context of the game world
- Working closely with your lead and other colleagues to ensure your mission designs are in line with the overall direction and game vision and make the most of the game’s mechanics
- Communicating broadly with team members in various disciplines to maximize synergies and ensure you are fully utilizing the various systems available to you and leveraging assets and support to achieve your vision
Who you are:
- Senior-level experience as a mission or level designer on at least one AAA action title
- Scripting experience (Python, LUA or equal)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A team player who thrives on collaboration and understands how the team wins when everyone works in synergy
- Experience and/or interest in other game design fields (combat design etc)
- Interest in the creative space where mission design meets level design and storytelling
- Passion for playing open world action games
Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry (especially women) might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
The Stockholm location
Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.
Our values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
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About The Company
Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company, offering a rich portfolio of games from its divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction, including the Just Cause franchise, Rage 2, theHunter: Call of the Wild and Generation Zero.
Avalanche Studios Group is committed to being a truly inclusive and sustainable workplace that creates innovative games through the power of our people’s creativity. All of Avalanche Studios Group games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.
Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/
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