Senior Mission Designer (Game Design)

Location: United States; remote

Salary: $70–$80 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes interactive entertainment products, including games for PlayStation platforms.

What you will do

• Design, implement, iterate, and polish one or more open-world or linear missions from initial pitch through delivery.
• Convert creative briefs into complete mission layouts and align work with Mission Director and Game Director feedback.
• Integrate combat encounters, gameplay, scripting, environment layout, and narrative moments into cohesive mission experiences.
• Prototype novel gameplay mechanics and collaborate with Gameplay Programmers on mission-specific gameplay.
• Work with writers, narrative teams, combat teams, Environment Artists, Development Managers, and the wider game team.
• Maintain playable, stable, accessible, and polished missions; address bugs, improve clarity and difficulty, and document status and dependencies.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional game design experience, including at least one shipped title as a Level or Mission Designer.
• Proven expertise developing levels or missions from initial pitch through ship.
• Expertise in 3D blockout, composition, and flow using Maya, game engines, or similar tools.
• High proficiency with modern game engines such as Unreal or proprietary engines, including direct scripting and prototyping experience.
• Intermediate experience with level-editing tools and scripting in Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar editors.
• Intermediate knowledge of Maya or another major 3D modeling program.
• Strong written, verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills across disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and other developers.

Nice to have

• Experience designing missions or levels for third-person games.
• Adobe Illustrator experience.
• UE4 Blueprint scripting skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month temporary contract engagement through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, with pay ranges varying by geographic location.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available.
• Work in a safe, supportive, and creative environment aligned with studio values.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for new employees.