Content Designer (Contract)

ArenaNet • Bellevue, WA

3d • $40 - $58 • Hybrid

About The Position

ArenaNet is looking for a Contract Content Designer to help define and implement high-quality gameplay content and systems in their upcoming title, Guild Wars 3. This is an early career role where the candidate will work collaboratively with multiple disciplines, bring a fresh perspective and eagerness to learn to the team, and implement open world content in Guild Wars 3.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience of game development with a focus on content design, quest design, or mission gameplay systems
• Experience implementing gameplay content using Unreal Engine 5
• Good understanding of narrative, encounter design, and mission flow
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working in a hybrid environment
• Well developed practices for learning new technical skills, game engines, or other development tools.
• Experience playing MMOs and Open World games, with Guild Wars 1 and 2 being especially meaningful
• Familiarity with game development practices and pipelines

Responsibilities

• Bring a growth mindset to work every day and focus on the path, not the destination or the ups and downs
• Be vocal about asking for help, getting advice, and looking for sources of information. Don’t suffer in silence!
• Don’t spend more time than you need, implement quickly, get feedback, and iterate. Don’t aim for perfection, aim for iteration cycles.
• Partner with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering to deliver cohesive and quality player-facing content.
• Work with Content Leads to support development timelines and goals for content completion.
• Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate on gameplay experiences.
• Work with Technical Designers and other Designers to fully document tools, pipelines, and content plans.
• Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and player engagement.
• Iterate content based on player feedback, internal playtests, and design reviews to ensure gameplay moments are polished, intuitive, and aligned with the player experience.
• Develop knowledge of game systems, player experience, and MMORPG content design.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• flexible/dependent care accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed