Senior Area Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Area Designer (Game Development): Design and implement engaging gameplay spaces and level flow for a multi-platform RPG with an accent on exploration, combat, and traversal. Focus on scripting level logic, encounters, and collaborating across disciplines to create cohesive open-world experiences.

Location: Hybrid or onsite at hirify.global office in Irvine, CA, USA

Salary: $129,730 - $174,705 per year

Company

hirify.global is a game development company focused on creating immersive RPG experiences.

What you will do

• Design and implement spaces supporting exploration, combat, and traversal
• Collaborate closely with Environment Art to create cohesive open-world experiences
• Script level logic, encounters, and interactive elements
• Partner with system designers on AI pathing, spawn flows, and encounter rhythm
• Make independent creative decisions to support the game's vision

Requirements

• Must have 6+ years of professional game development experience and at least 1 shipped title
• Strong familiarity with Unreal Engine
• Working knowledge of RPG conventions
• Good communication and organizational skills for collaborative work

Nice to have

• Passion for RPGs, Sci-Fi, Tabletop games
• Familiarity with Obsidian games
• Open-world game development experience
• Experience with Unreal Engine Blueprints

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment
• Hybrid or onsite work at Irvine, CA office