Senior Mission Designer (CONTRACT)

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. This is a 6-month contract.

Insomniac is looking for a Contract Senior Mission Designer. This contract role is accountable for the quality and on-time delivery of one or more full mission experiences, including initial pitches, block out, scripting, combat encounters, and narrative integration. The Designer will work closely with a Mission Director and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pod to create world-class open-world and / or linear experiences.

Candidates should have previous shipping experience as a mission or level designer, with a deep understanding of layout principles, narrative pacing, and technical scripting.

• →Five or more years of professional game design experience, with 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 software such as Maya or game engines.
• →High proficiency with modern game engines, such as Unreal or proprietary engines. Proven experience in scripting and prototyping directly.
• →Strong skills in written, verbal, and visual communication across disciplines.

• Intermediate knowledge and experience with level editing tools and scripting (Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar editors). 
• Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D modeling programs. 
• Adobe Illustrator experience and UE4 Blueprint scripting skills are a plus. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 

•  Individual must have very good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and other developers. 
• Strong communication skills including verbal and written skills are required.