Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ArenaNet is the developer and publisher of the Guild Wars game series, creating online worlds for millions of players. The Contract Associate Content Designer will help define and implement high-quality open-world gameplay content and systems for Guild Wars 3, collaborating with multiple disciplines and iterating based on feedback.
Responsibilities
- Grow – Bring a growth mindset to work every day and focus on the path, not the destination or the ups and downs
- Ask – Be vocal about asking for help, getting advice, and looking for sources of information. Don’t suffer in silence!
- Timebox – Don’t spend more time than you need, implement quickly, get feedback, and iterate. Don’t aim for perfection, aim for iteration cycles
- Collaborate – Partner with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering to deliver cohesive and quality player-facing content
- Plan – Work with Content Leads to support development timelines and goals for content completion
- Implement - Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate on gameplay experiences
- Document – Work with Technical Designers and other Designers to fully document tools, pipelines, and content plans
- Listen - Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and player engagement
- Polish - Iterate content based on player feedback, internal playtests, and design reviews to ensure gameplay moments are polished, intuitive, and aligned with the player experience
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Design, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 1 year of experience in developing games in some capacity, whether as a student, a personal project, or some other setting
- Familiarity with implementing gameplay content using Unreal Engine 5
- Good understanding of narrative, encounter design, and mission flow
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working in a hybrid environment
- Well developed practices for learning new technical skills
- Experience playing MMOs and Open World games, with Guild Wars 1 and 2 being especially meaningful
- Familiarity with game development practices and pipelines
- We are currently prioritizing candidates who are local to the Bellevue, WA area and open to occasional onsite collaboration
Benefits
- Overtime pay when applicable
- Benefits-eligible through our third-party employer, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and flexible/dependent care accounts
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