ArenaNet · 1 month ago
Senior Story Designer (Contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$53.54/hr - $80.29/hr
5+ years expArenaNet is a game developer known for the award-winning Guild Wars series, dedicated to creating immersive online worlds. They are seeking a Contract Senior Story Designer to define and implement high-quality gameplay content and systems for their upcoming title, Guild Wars 3, while collaborating with various disciplines to ensure cohesive player experiences.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate – Partner with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering to deliver cohesive and quality player-facing content
Define – Partner with Technical Design and Engineering to establish and harden implementation tools and pipelines for content
Document - Maintain and add to documentation of features and systems
Plan – Work with Content Leads to support development timelines and goals for content completion
Implement - Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate on gameplay experiences
Listen - Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and player engagement
Polish - Iterate on content based on player feedback, internal playtests, and design reviews to ensure gameplay moments are polished, intuitive, and aligned with the overall player experience
Exemplify – Be an example for the team of the quality bar, how to work effectively within constraints, and how to be a professional within the industry
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience of game development with a focus on quest design, mission design, and technical implementation
1 or more AAA games shipped in a content/story focused role
Pre-production game design experience
Experience implementing gameplay content using Unreal Engine 5
Experience establishing technical requirements for content creation inside Unreal Engine 5
Strong understanding of narrative, encounter design, and mission flow
Ability to implement and iterate content using engine tools, scripting systems, or visual scripting
Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-disciplinary teams
Preferred
Engineering or strong Technical backgrounds a plus
Company
ArenaNet
Game studio that makes online worlds infused with innovation, hand-crafted excellence, and creative passion. Creator of Guild Wars.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
25%
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Creatives and Design
Engineering and Development
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-12-01Acquired
Leadership Team
J
Jeff Strain
Co-Founder
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