Senior Mission Designer

Turtle Rock Studios

Senior Mission Designer at Turtle Rock Studios crafting narrative-rich missions in collaborative environments. Utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and working with cross-disciplinary teams to shape gameplay experiences.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Craft missions that provide balanced gameplay with the player in mind, to ensure fun, engaging, and replayable gameplay experiences
Handle creative and technical implementation of missions with a focus on reusable modular gameplay mechanics for efficiency across different types of mission content
Collaborate closely with narrative, level design, AI, gameplay, and systems teams to deliver cohesive, immersive, and engaging scenarios, events, and missions
Work with the production team to drive mission content through development phases from initial documentation to final deliverable
Translate high-level narrative and gameplay goals into playable and repeatable mission content that reinforces the core pillars of the game
Prototype complex mission logic, emergent gameplay systems, and scripted sequences using Blueprints and data-driven tools
Use data and playtest feedback to iterate and balance missions for pacing, difficulty, and engagement
Champion mission design best practices and mentor junior designers, fostering a collaborative and solution-focused environment
Contribute to technical documentation, workflows, and tool improvements alongside engineering and design leadership
Maintain consistent quality and tone across missions and ensure alignment with the overall vision
Playtest with both the studio and the design team to review and develop missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in game design with one or more shipped AAA titles on multiple platforms in a mission or level design role
Demonstrated high proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints, other mission-related tools, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to in-house additions and modifications to the platform
A strong portfolio that demonstrates mission design, experience in creating interesting and creative gameplay events with player choice
Strong technical skills, including scripting logic, debugging, and performance optimization
Experience collaborating closely with engineering to help design, build, and iterate on mission scripting tools and systems
Familiarity with creating content that supports ongoing updates and player engagement
Ability to take high-level creative direction and independently drive mission development from concept to completion
Creativity and strong sense of pacing
Experience balancing combat and puzzle within missions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas, direction, concerns and questions in a clear, concise and professional manner
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
401k Matching
Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
Career Improvement Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
Generous Time Off Policy
Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks

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Hard Skills & Tools

game designmission designlevel designscripting logicdebuggingperformance optimizationprototypingdata-driven toolsplayer choicebalancing combat and puzzle

Soft Skills

creativitycommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingmentoringadaptabilityindependenceattention to detailsolution-focusedpacing