Senior Level Designer (AAA Game)

TL;DR

Senior Level Designer (AAA Game): Design and implement gameplay-driven level content, focusing on quest scripting, encounter setup, and general gameplay logic for reactive, systemic level experiences. Focus on using Unreal Engine tools, integrating narrative content, and debugging complex gameplay flow issues.

Location: This role will be based out of Austin, TX, United States.

Salary: $108,200–$162,300

Company

Skeleton Key is a game development studio and division of hirify.global, connecting people around the world through play and imagination.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and iterate on gameplay-driven level content including quests, objectives, encounters, and scripted events.
• Set up and maintain quest logic, triggers, conditions, and gameplay states that respond to player actions and narrative choices.
• Implement combat encounters, enemy setups, and gameplay hooks that support pacing, challenge, and narrative context.
• Collaborate closely with Narrative Design to integrate dialogue outcomes, branching choices, and story variables into gameplay progression.
• Use Unreal Engine tools to author and maintain level scripting, data variables, and gameplay flow.
• Work with Engineering and Tech Design to help develop tools and pipelines for scripting and development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Level Designer on shipped games.
• Strong experience creating level content focused on scripting, encounters, and open-ended player driven content.
• Hands-on experience implementing quests, objectives, triggers, and scripted gameplay events in Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with integrating narrative content, dialogue outcomes, or branching logic into gameplay systems.
• Experience collaborating closely with designers, writers, and engineers to deliver sophisticated gameplay scenarios.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort debugging gameplay logic, state, and progression issues.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health & Wellness (Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance).
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Generous 401(k) Match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Product Discounts.
• Committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.