Sr Mission Designer at Free Range Games

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Free Range Games grows games the old fashioned way: we don’t put our team in cages, we work distributedly, and we don’t use toxic work/life trade-offs. Some of our crafters have worked together from PS1 to PS5 and will tell you about carving games one triangle at a time from punch cards.

We are some of the folk behind Spider-man, Tony Hawk, Lord of the Rings, Twitch Sings, Oddworld, Callisto Protocol, Shrek Super Slam, and dozens of mobile and web games. We believe every member of the team has a voice in what the game should be.

We prioritize community, family, and love-of-gaming over process, crunching, and TPS reports. And maybe that’s what you want too.

Game Overview: Join our team to work on an exciting AAA Open World, Action, Time Loop game that delves into the rich culture, history, and folklore of ancient Arabia. This game features fast-paced, innovative movement mechanics intricately linked with combat, designed for cooperative gameplay and multiplayer engagement.

Position Summary: As a Senior Quest Designer, you will play a pivotal role in blending narrative, gameplay, combat, and encounter design to create unforgettable multiplayer quests. Your proficiency in visual scripting and Unreal Engine 5 will be crucial in bringing our vision to life. Collaborating closely with narrative and level designers, you will ensure that each quest delivers an impactful and cohesive experience. Your role also involves mentoring junior designers, sharing your expertise, and elevating their skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively participate in agile development meetings, contributing to both daily and weekly discussions.
Collaborate with the design, narrative, and research teams to brainstorm and ideate quest ideas.
Prototype quest-specific mechanics using Unreal Blueprints to demonstrate your concepts and vision.
Passion for storytelling and creating engaging narratives within a game context.
Ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a dynamic team environment.
Eagerness to take on challenges and propose creative solutions.
Keen understanding of player psychology and how to craft quests that resonate with diverse audiences.
Continuously strive to add elements of surprise, intrigue, and engagement in quest design.
Immerse yourself in the game's lore and narrative to create memorable story-driven quests.
Utilize in-house tools and Unreal Engine's features to develop quests.
Identify innovative ways to integrate unique game mechanics, offering players new and exciting experiences.
Work in tandem with engineering and technical design teams to develop efficient and reliable tools for content creation.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in quest design.
Involvement in at least 3 shipped game titles.
Profound knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 and 5.
Solid understanding of Unreal Blueprints.
Strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
Ability to document and articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.

Join Our Team: This role is perfect for a visionary Senior Quest Designer who thrives in creating immersive and captivating multiplayer experiences. Your skills in quest design will be instrumental in weaving narrative and gameplay into an extraordinary journey for our players. If you are passionate about crafting stories and adventures that leave a lasting impression, we invite you to apply and become a part of our creative force.

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