Senior Content Designer (Contract)

The role

A Senior Content Designer will define and implement gameplay content and systems for Guild Wars 3. This role involves complex iteration and collaboration with multiple disciplines to establish quality and technical standards.

What you will do

• Partner with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering to deliver player-facing content.
• Work with Open World and Content Leads to support development timelines and goals.
• Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate on gameplay experiences.
• Work with Designers, Engineers, and Technical Designers to establish and perfect content delivery pipeline and tools.
• Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and player engagement.
• Iterate on content based on player feedback, internal playtests, and design reviews.
• Be an example for the team of the quality bar and professional industry standards.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience of game development with a focus on content design, quest design, or mission gameplay systems
• 1 or more AAA games shipped in a content focused role
• Pre-production game design experience
• Experience implementing gameplay content using Unreal Engine 5
• Strong understanding of narrative, encounter design, and mission flow
• Ability to implement and iterate content using engine tools, scripting systems, or visual scripting
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-disciplinary teams

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible/dependent care accounts

Before you apply

• Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 13th at 10am PT.
• If the position is filled before this date, the posting will be removed.

About the company

ArenaNet is the developer of the Guild Wars game series. They develop and publish games for every kind of person.