Principal Mission Designer

Overview

In this role you will own the end-to-end design of missions for a new design group in Brighton, shaping narrative-driven gameplay experiences. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, prototype and pitch ideas, and mentor other designers while ensuring high-quality, in-engine implementation. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to maximize system reuse and deliver immersive missions at AAA scale. This is a hands-on position that blends storytelling, level design, and tech execution to create memorable player experiences.

Responsibilities

• Document, build, implement, bug-fix and own mission ideas from concept to final release
• Create innovative gameplay experiences that immerse players
• Collaborate with design and other departments to maximize use of game systems
• Prototype and pitch design ideas to the team
• Onboard and mentor other designers on the project

Key requirements

• Strong design skills on paper and in-engine
• 3D layout creation to craft intuitive player flow
• Scripting in Blueprint or similar systems; debugging support for others
• Strong collaboration across disciplines and locations
• Passion for narrative-driven experiences
• Self-motivated and proactive with a growth mindset
• Shipped one or more AAA game titles in a Level Design or equivalent role
• Experience with Unreal Engine

• Collaborative
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Mentoring and leadership
• Unreal Engine
• Blueprint scripting
• 3D level layout

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