Senior Encounter Designer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Encounter Designer (GameDev): Building and optimizing memorable gameplay encounters for the Cyberpunk 2 development team with an accent on NPC setups, interactive objects, and environmental storytelling. Focus on designing challenging combat scenarios, ensuring level geometry supports encounters, and mentoring junior designers.

Location: Hybrid/in-office or fully remote. Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

Salary: $101,200 - $168,300 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is dedicated to creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that deeply resonate with gamers.

What you will do

• Design memorable combat encounters in collaboration with Lead Encounter Designer, Quest, Open World, Level Design, Environment, and Gameplay teams.
• Adjust predefined quests and locations utilizing NPC setups, interactive objects, loot, and environment to create challenging playthroughs with multiple solutions.
• Work with Level Designers and Environmental Artists to ensure level geometry serves the needs of combat encounters.
• Mentor and guide junior encounter designers.
• Dedicate yourself to understanding all player verbs, crafting divergent experiences that cater to available playstyles.

Requirements

• 5+ years of games industry experience in a developer role.
• Knowledge and experience working with Unreal or similar development toolset.
• Experience working with Blueprints or similar visual scripting languages.
• Experience designing and spearheading development of both bespoke and systemic combat encounters.
• Passion for role-playing games and shooters with a clear idea of what makes for a great encounter in those genres.
• For remote roles, candidates must reside in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support including counseling and psychiatric care.
• Paid leave: 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
• 401K with employer matching.
• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses for professional development.
• Dog-friendly office and truly international working environment.