[Remote] Senior Content Designer (Contract)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ArenaNet is the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, dedicated to creating engaging online worlds for players. They are seeking a Contract Advanced Content Designer to define and implement high-quality gameplay content and systems for their upcoming project, Guild Wars 3, requiring collaboration with various disciplines to ensure cohesive player experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate – Partner with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering to deliver cohesive and quality player-facing content
• Plan – Work with Open World and 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
• Iterate – Work with Designers, Engineers, and Technical Designers to establish and perfect content delivery pipeline and tools
• Listen - Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and player engagement
• Polish - Iterate on content based on player feedback, internal playtests, and design reviews to ensure gameplay moments are polished, intuitive, and aligned with the overall player experience
• Exemplify – Be an example for the team of the quality bar, how to work effectively within constraints, and how to be a professional within the industry

Skills

• 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

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