Senior Content Designer (Contract)

ArenaNet

2d • $54 - $80 • Remote

About The Position

ArenaNet is seeking a Senior Content Designer to help define and implement high-quality gameplay content and systems for Guild Wars 3. This advanced role owns complex content iteration, collaborates across disciplines, and establishes and maintains quality and technical standards. The designer partners with Open World and Content Leads to support development schedules, uses Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build gameplay experiences, and improves content through playtests, design reviews, and player feedback. The role is a remote-friendly contract lasting at least one year. ArenaNet is prioritizing candidates local to Bellevue, Washington, who are open to occasional onsite collaboration. The position is hourly, with overtime pay when applicable, and is benefits-eligible through a third-party employer.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of game development experience focused on content design, quest design, or mission gameplay systems.
• At least one shipped AAA game in a content-focused role.
• Pre-production game design experience.
• Experience implementing gameplay content using Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong understanding of narrative, encounter design, and mission flow.
• Ability to implement and iterate on content using engine tools, scripting systems, or visual scripting.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering to deliver cohesive, high-quality player-facing content.
• Work with Open World and Content Leads to support development timelines and content completion goals.
• Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate on gameplay experiences.
• Work with Designers, Engineers, and Technical Designers to establish and improve content delivery pipelines and tools.
• Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and player engagement.
• Polish content based on player feedback, internal playtests, and design reviews to ensure gameplay moments are intuitive and aligned with the overall player experience.
• Model the expected quality bar, effective work within constraints, and professional conduct.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible/dependent care accounts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed