Design and implement open-world quests, activities, and encounter spaces using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints. Prototype, iterate, bug-fix, and polish content in collaboration with cross-functional teams, translating feedback into refined level and quest designs.
Demiurge Studios is seeking a Quest Designer with open-world experience. Utilizing the game’s mechanics and systems, you’ll craft an inspiring game world and create engaging quests, activities, and encounters for the next great Demiurge game.
The ideal candidate is passionate about quest and level design and brings hands-on experience across the full open-world quest and content pipeline, from whiteboxing and quest prototyping to bug fixing and final polish.
Remote work is available for this role.
Responsibilities
- Craft unique spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition form memorable player experiences that support the creative pillars of the game.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to prototype, iterate, and polish compelling open-world quests and supporting locations that enhance gameplay, encourage exploration, and provide unique encounter spaces.
- Own your content, including gathering feedback, bug fixing, and iteration notes from leadership for refining your designs
- Solve creative & technical challenges that require navigating ambiguity and production constraints.
- Technical implementation of level designs and quests within Unreal Engine 5, utilizing Blueprints and basic scripting/coding.
Qualifications
- 3+ years as a level designer with demonstrable experience creating level/world designs and quests in Unreal Engine 5. Please submit a portfolio link that showcases your experience!
- Expertise in understanding the relationship between game systems and world spaces, with the ability to build spaces that highlight specific game systems or player abilities in interesting and creative ways.
- Fundamental understanding of level design principles, such as signposting, metrics, flow, and understanding of open-world design.
- Proven experience creating level/world design content in Unreal Engine 5 with Blueprints.
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a highly collaborative design team to solve problems, iterate on designs, and adjust level layouts.
- Translate feedback from team members, user play tests, and other validation efforts into actionable level and quest design iterations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey designs clearly.
- Passion for open-world action games!
Preference for Candidates With
- Shipped an open-world title
- Narrative design experience
- Non-linear level design experience
- Environment art or visual design experience
About Us:
Headquartered in Boston, MA at Demiurge you will find a studio with an amazing, collaborative culture and a deep respect for art in all our games. With over 20 years of game development expertise and teams all over North America our commitment to balanced and sustainable development is well known in the game community. We also provide co-development services to larger, best-in-industry game companies. In this capacity, Demiurge has worked with some of the industry’s biggest hitters on exciting projects including Marvel Snap, 2XKO, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Teamfight Tactics to name a few. This is an exciting time to join Demiurge as we are developing our own independent titles as well. With tons of challenges and opportunities ahead we are always looking for great talent! If you are looking for an exciting, creative, and collaborative studio come join us on Demiurge's next journey!
DEI Statement:
At Demiurge, we celebrate our differences and know that diverse perspectives empower us to build a stronger company and better games. We work hard to create an equitable, safe and accessible work environment where all Demiurgers are empowered to be themselves and do their best work regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or physical or mental ability. We thrive on self-reflection, healthy debate, and mindful listening. We respect each other's opinions and seek new ideas. We denounce hate, discrimination and racism in all forms.
What Demiurge Offers:
• Flexible work environment
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Paid holidays, sick, and earn-as-you-go vacation time.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• 401K eligible after 1000hrs
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• So. Many. Games. - Access to our huge game library!
As well as a State of the Art Boston Studio with in Office Perks:
• Free snacks and drinks!
• Demi-Lunch Tuesday - Lunch is on us!
• Game Night Food
• Ping Pong!
• Step Mania! Get your dance on!
Demiurge Studios is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or Veteran status. Demiurge Studios also makes workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
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