Senior Mission Designer

Summary

Join T-Minus Zero, a remote-first game development studio, as a Mission Designer for a 1-year contract role. You will design and implement immersive multiplayer mission experiences in Unreal Engine, focusing on mission flow, objectives, and variations. Collaboration with various teams is crucial to ensure a seamless player experience. This role requires proficiency in Unreal Engine and a strong understanding of mission design principles. The ideal candidate will have experience in AAA shooter or action titles and a passion for creating engaging player experiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of focused experience in mission, quest, dungeon, or public event design on a multiplayer title
• Proficient in using Unreal Engine for game development
• Strong understanding of mission flow, objective design, and encounter integration
• Experience in creating and maintaining game logic for mission assembly and progression
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement mission objectives, ensuring a cohesive flow and engaging player experiences
• Communicate and drive the vision for missions to fellow team members, so they are able to contribute in the collaborative process of creating high quality missions
• Populate mission objectives and determine their variations, assembling and maintaining the logic governing mission progression
• Collaborate with engineering teams to specify mission and tools requirements
• Work closely with teams responsible for play spaces, encounters, and UI to ensure all goals are met for mission design
• Author and maintain different mission templates and classes to provide a variety of experiences
• Ensure that all mission components, including objectives and encounters, are seamlessly integrated within the play space
• Conduct iterative testing and refinement of missions to optimize player engagement and satisfaction
• Stay updated with the latest developments in mission design and Unreal Engine, incorporating innovative solutions into our games
• Work closely with leadership and narrative staff to ensure missions reflect the story, tone, and setting of the game

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mission design for AAA shooter or action titles
• Familiarity with Blueprint, similar visual scripting languages, or text-based scripting
• Experience in designing systems that support various gameplay mechanics and objectives
• Passion for gaming with a deep understanding of player psychology and engagement
• Experience authoring in-game narrative content and mission dialogue
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality mission designs in a fast-paced environment
• Creative mindset with the ability to innovate and think outside the box

Benefits

Compensation Range: United States: $60.00/hour -$75.00/hour