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HoYoverse · 12 hours ago

Senior Quest Designer - Varsapura

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world, and they are seeking a skilled Senior Quest Designer to join their development team. The role involves designing and implementing engaging, narrative-driven quests while collaborating with various team members to ensure a cohesive and high-quality player experience.

E-Commerce PlatformsVideo Games

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Daisy Peak

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement linear narrative quests that drive the story and deliver meaningful gameplay experiences

Craft seamless transitions between gameplay and cutscenes in a single uninterrupted shot, enhancing immersion and maintaining cinematic quality

Own both quest and level design, ensuring that levels complement the narrative and gameplay objectives

Collaborate with writers, worldbuilders, artists, and programmers to ensure quests and levels align with the game’s vision and mechanics

Partner with dedicated level designers when needed, particularly in combat level design, to achieve the best gameplay flow

Use visual scripting tools to implement quest logic, level events, and detailed mission flow documentation

Playtest quests and levels, gather feedback, and iterate based on player experience and development team insights

Maintain high-quality standards, ensuring quests and levels are polished, balanced, and free of bugs or design inconsistencies

Qualification

Quest designLevel designVisual scripting toolsUnreal Engine BlueprintsFluent in EnglishMandarinTeamworkCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

At least 3 years of experience in quest or level design for video games, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both areas

Proficiency in visual scripting tools such as Unreal Engine Blueprints, with experience in other game engines as a plus

Strong ability to craft engaging linear narratives, design compelling levels, and create seamless gameplay experiences

A keen aesthetic sense for film-style performance, ensuring high-quality storytelling through gameplay and cinematic integration

Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines for cohesive game design

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, capable of refining quests and levels based on feedback

A meticulous approach to maintaining the quality and consistency of all content created

Fluent in English

Preferred

Knowledge of Mandarin is a plus, but not required

Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your dependents

Generous paid time off

401K / RRSP plan

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Team-building activities throughout the year

Flexible working hours

Company

HoYoverse

HoYoverse is dedicated to providing players all over the world with immersive virtual world experiences. It is a sub-organization of miHoYo.

Founded in 2021

Singapore, Central Region, SGP

201-500 employees

https://hoyoverse.com

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