Join Romero Games as we develop John Romero’s next First Person Shooter in partnership with a major publisher! This is an unprecedented opportunity to join a thriving independent development studio and work on a high-profile title that will be played by millions of gamers worldwide.
Romero Games is seeking a Senior Mission Designer to join our growing team full-time. You will be responsible for mission and encounter design in this FPS, planning mission gameplay in our cohesive world design that supports the narrative and special features of the game design. You will work with the Game Director to craft exciting and interesting missions for our maps, defining quality targets and working with the narrative designers to ensure missions are at their highest quality.
Ideally, you can relocate to join us in Galway, Ireland, but a remote role is also possible for the right candidate in a European timezone. In your cover letter or email, please note your preference (remote/hybrid/onsite in Galway).
The target start date for this position is December 2024.
What You Will Do
Design and implement dynamic, engaging missions that align with the game's vision and mechanics
Collaborate with level designers to integrate missions seamlessly into the game world
Balance difficulty and pacing of missions to ensure a rewarding player experience
Collaborate on mission implementation with level & narrative design team
Collaborate with the Art department to maintain a healthy scope overhead
Monitor playtesting sessions to gather feedback and iterate on mission designs
Work closely with level designers and artists to ensure visual clarity and coherence of missions
Maintain documentation of mission designs, including flowcharts, diagrams, and written descriptions
Stay current with industry trends and incorporate innovative mission design techniques
What You Need To Have
6+ years of experience in mission and level design in FPS games
Experience working in a mission and level designer position and a shipped AAA current gen console or PC title that you worked on from beginning to launch
Extreme attention to detail
Experience with narrative design, flow and pacing
Experience in prototyping and designing maps & gameplay mechanics/ingredients
Proficiency with game development tools or Unreal Engine
Strong understanding of FPS gameplay mechanics, player psychology, and mission design
Experience with AI scripting and behavior design
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to take constructive feedback and iterate on designs effectively
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of current FPS titles and trends
What Is Nice To Have
Experience with multiplayer combat design
Familiarity with level design principles and environment art
Knowledge of sound design and its impact on gameplay
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., C#, Python, Lua)
Benefits
Ownership. Everyone in the company benefits from ownership in the company. Every full-time Romero Games employee is given a stake. (This benefit is not open to contractors.)
Vacation: Time off for vacation. Five weeks vacation per year + 10 national holidays. Extra vacation days after 5 and 10 years of service.
Hybrid Working. Flexible working hours, including work-from-home and remote work.
Sabbaticals: At 5+ years, should you choose to take unpaid time for a personal project, we will cover 20% of your pay provided that it is in your area of interest.
Premium Health. Premium health benefits, plus extended healthcare coverage.
Fertility Leave: For employees undergoing IVF treatment, surrogacy or other forms of fertility treatment, two days per cycle for recovery or travel.
Relocation assistance. Flexible start dates, relocation reimbursement and assistance in finding housing.
Life-Friendly Policies: We understand that work is one of the things that you do and that life happens. We have a long and consistent pattern of life-friendly management, whether taking your kids to creche, assisting your parents with an appointment, or taking your pet to the vet.
Menopause: Up to five days off per year for appointments or recovery days.
Clothing Assistance Program: A financial support for people going through a major life event such a pregnancy or gender affirming care.
Compassionate Leave / Bereavement. We support employees by offering paid time off during bereavement for immediate family. This includes loss of pregnancy, including the loss of surrogate pregnancy.
Parental Leave and Support. Family-focused benefits include fully paid maternity and paternity leave and flexible work hours. Most people here are parents. We get it.
Professional Development: World-class workshops on accessibility, diversity, design and more, from internationally recognized experts.
Social Events. Regular social events such as pub nights (including online pub nights), holiday parties, barbecues and conferences, with accommodation and travel covered by us.
Expert Speakers. Monthly insider expert seminars with renowned creators such as John Carmack, Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider), Warren Spector (Deus Ex), David Brevik (Diablo), Harvey Smith (Dishonored), Josh Sawyer (Pillars of Eternity), and more.
Bike to Work Programme: Within Ireland, using the Bike-to-Work government initiative, employees obtain a brand new bike and safety equipment worth up to €1,250 for a regular bike, and up to €1,500 for an electric bike. The scheme covers your new bike and gear, saving 52% of the retail price of bike and equipment. https://www.biketowork.ie/
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