Associate Content Designer (Contract) (Game Design)

Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States; local candidates are prioritized and occasional onsite collaboration is expected.

Salary: $33.54–$46.95 per hour, with overtime pay when applicable.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes online games, including the award-winning Guild Wars series, and is working on Guild Wars 3.

What you will do

• Implement open-world gameplay content and systems for Guild Wars 3.
• Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate gameplay experiences.
• Collaborate with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering.
• Support content development timelines and goals with Content Leads.
• Document tools, pipelines, and content plans with Technical Designers and other Designers.
• Participate in playtests and polish content based on feedback and design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• At least 1 year of game development experience, including student or personal projects.
• Familiarity with implementing gameplay content using Unreal Engine 5.
• Understanding of narrative, encounter design, and mission flow.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a hybrid environment.
• Experience with MMOs and open-world games, plus familiarity with game development practices and pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract duration is 1+ year.
• Hourly contract role with overtime pay when applicable.
• Benefits eligibility through a third-party employer, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) and flexible or dependent care accounts.
• Collaborative environment focused on iteration, learning, inclusion, and diverse perspectives.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until August 24 at 10:00 a.m. PT, unless the deadline is extended.