Senior Quest Designer - Varsapura
HoYoverse, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Quest Designer to join our talented development team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a cutting‑edge project that sets new standards in interactive storytelling and gameplay. What You Will Do
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. What We Are Looking For
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 (knowledge of Mandarin is a plus, but not required). The base pay range for this position is
$80,000 to $150,000 USD
per year. Actual pay is based on location and may vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience from the candidate. Total compensation may include salary, company bonuses, sign‑on bonuses, relocation package, and other benefits such as: 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 Yes, as a remote team across North American time zones, we embrace flexible working. You may choose to work remotely, in‑offices or hybrid, for a more flexible lifestyle that suits you best. Our offices are located in downtown Montreal and downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by great restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds are key to bringing our concepts to life. If you’re looking to play a key role in creating the best immersive virtual world experience for our users, we invite you to join our team.
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We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Quest Designer to join our talented development team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a cutting‑edge project that sets new standards in interactive storytelling and gameplay. What You Will Do
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. What We Are Looking For
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 (knowledge of Mandarin is a plus, but not required). The base pay range for this position is
$80,000 to $150,000 USD
per year. Actual pay is based on location and may vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience from the candidate. Total compensation may include salary, company bonuses, sign‑on bonuses, relocation package, and other benefits such as: 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 Yes, as a remote team across North American time zones, we embrace flexible working. You may choose to work remotely, in‑offices or hybrid, for a more flexible lifestyle that suits you best. Our offices are located in downtown Montreal and downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by great restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds are key to bringing our concepts to life. If you’re looking to play a key role in creating the best immersive virtual world experience for our users, we invite you to join our team.
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