Senior Encounter Designer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Encounter Designer (GameDev): Designing and implementing memorable combat encounters based on predefined narrative, environmental, and gameplay themes with an accent on NPC setups, interactive objects, loot, and diverse playstyles. Focus on creating challenging playthroughs with multiple solutions and ensuring level geometry serves the needs of combat encounters.

Location: This job can be hybrid/in-office in Boston, MA, or fully remote from the US. Remote roles are only available to candidates residing 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, or Wisconsin.

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

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that go straight to the hearts of gamers.

What you will do

• Design memorable combat encounters with cross-discipline teams (Lead Encounter Designer, Quest, Open World, Level Design, Environment, Gameplay).
• 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.
• Craft divergent experiences that cater to all available playstyles by understanding all player verbs.

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.
• Possess both analytic and creative thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design ideas and concepts.
• Passion for role-playing games and shooters with a clear idea of what makes a great encounter.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental), with free mental health support.
• Paid leave including 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
• 401K with employer matching and Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual leave and access to the RED Parents Network for working parents.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth through internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and e-learning classes.
• Dog-friendly office and an international working environment (for onsite/hybrid roles).