Absurd Ventures

Mission Design Lead (Campaign)

Santa Monica · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$190kDetected 29 days ago

Unreal EngineLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

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.
- Drive the design and implementation of engaging, diverse, innovative missions within a story-driven, open-world game.

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.
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.
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.

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

As Mission Design Lead (Campaign), you will be the primary vision holder and a hands-on contributor for story missions and single-player campaigns.
Develop and execute the mission design vision and strategy, ensuring that missions align with the game's overall narrative, thematic, and player experience goals.

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