Senior Mission Designer

Insomniac Games

. Design, implement, iterate, and polish one or more open-world or linear missions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $70 - $80 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mission and Level Design, with a strong focus on 3D layout, scripting, and narrative integration. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to create engaging gameplay experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mission Design Experience3D Layout and CompositionScripting and PrototypingUnreal Engine ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Mission DesignLevel Design3D Block OutScriptingPrototypingGameplay MechanicsNarrative IntegrationCombat Encounter DesignGame DevelopmentGameplay Testing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaborationFeedback ResponsivenessCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineUnityMayaMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe IllustratorUE4 Blueprint

Industry Keywords

Game Design3rd Person GamesLevel Editing ToolsGame Development PipelineCreative Briefs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, iterate, and polish one or more open-world or linear missions
Adapt initial Creative Briefs into full missions under the direction of the Mission Director and Game Director
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pod on creative pitches, mission layouts, combat, gameplay, and narrative integration
Use internal proprietary tools for 3D layout work and technical scripting
Gather and respond to feedback to drive quality and polish throughout production
Create compelling combat encounters with the combat team through layout, enemy composition, and scripting
Integrate larger narrative elements and create narrative moments in gameplay with writers and the narrative team
Coordinate with Environment Artists on layout and mission construction constraints and quality targets
Prototype novel gameplay mechanics and sequences and collaborate with Gameplay Programmers on mission-specific gameplay
Communicate mission status, changes, and dependencies with Development Managers, the Mission pod, and the game team
Create mission documentation as needed
Address bugs and gameplay issues and keep missions playable throughout development
Improve player comprehension, narrative clarity, tutorials, difficulty, and accessibility
Support a safe, supportive, and creative work environment
Perform other creative or production duties related to mission design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of professional game design experience
At least one shipped title as a Level or Mission Designer
Experience in Mission / Level Design in 3rd Person games preferred
Proven expertise in level / mission development from initial pitch to ship
Expertise in 3D block out, composition, and flow using Maya or game engines
High proficiency with modern game engines such as Unreal or proprietary engines
Proven experience in scripting and prototyping directly
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Intermediate knowledge and experience with level editing tools and scripting, including Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar editors
Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D modeling programs
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Illustrator experience and UE4 Blueprint scripting skills are a plus
Very good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with team members and other developers
Successful completion of background checks at the offer stage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible remote work arrangement
6-month contract engagement through Yoh Enterprise Solutions