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Ravensburger

Narrative Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

... storytelling goals. This is what you can score highly with * 2+ years of professional experience as a Narrative Designer or equivalent,in games is required with proven success in narrative design and ...

Hasbro

Associate Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

Brainstorm themes, stories, encounters, and discrete game design elements to drive narrative-based gameplay experiences * Participate as an active, creative member of a cross-functional team ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Westfield, NJ · Remote

$40/hr

Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user ... visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design disciplines. * Curriculum Awareness ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Fort Pierce, FL · Remote

$40/hr

Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user ... visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design disciplines. * Curriculum Awareness ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Alpharetta, GA · Remote

$40/hr

Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user ... visual arts, storytelling, and user experience design disciplines. * Curriculum Awareness ...

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Video Game Design Tutor

Skokie, IL · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Bridgeport, CT · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Lincoln, NE · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Carrollton, GA · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Laurel, MD · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Irving, TX · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Omaha, NE · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Columbia, MO · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Wichita, KS · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Pearland, TX · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$40/hr

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Video Game Design Tutor

Wilmington, NC · Remote

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Mission Design Lead (Campaign)

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Absurd Ventures
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$160K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Summary
As Mission Design Lead (Campaign), you will be the primary vision holder and a hands-on contributor for story missions and single-player campaigns. Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver critical path and side missions that combine best-in-class storytelling and action gameplay in an open world setting.
Core Responsibilities
  • Drive the design and implementation of engaging, diverse, innovative missions within a story-driven, open-world game.
  • Work closely with the narrative team to develop the flow of main story missions.
  • Develop and execute the mission design vision and strategy, ensuring that missions align with the game's overall narrative, thematic, and player experience goals.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and push the boundaries of mission design.
  • Leverage the game's open-world systems and mechanics to create dynamic and unpredictable mission experiences that adapt to player choices and actions.
  • Lead and mentor a team of mission designers, providing direction, feedback and support throughout the development process.
  • Go beyond documentation and management to lead from the trenches, with hands-on contributions to the playable experience.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and iteration.

Core Qualifications
  • 5 or more years of experience in mission design, ideally within an open-world game.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong understanding of storytelling and narrative design.

Plus If...
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in UE4 or UE5
  • Experience working with co-development partners

Description
  • Full time job with benefits
  • Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA
  • Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and freeways

The base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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