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[Remote] Senior Content Designer (Contract)

Remote · South Africa Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ArenaNet is a game development company known for the award-winning Guild Wars series. They are seeking a Senior Content Designer to define and implement high-quality gameplay content and systems for their upcoming project, Guild Wars 3.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate – Partner with Level Design, Technical Design, Narrative, Art, and Engineering to deliver cohesive and quality player-facing content
  • Plan – Work with Open World and Content Leads to support development timelines and goals for content completion
  • Implement - Use Unreal Engine 5 tools and scripting systems to build and iterate on gameplay experiences
  • Iterate – Work with Designers, Engineers, and Technical Designers to establish and perfect content delivery pipeline and tools
  • Listen - Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to improve pacing, clarity, and player engagement
  • Polish - Iterate on content based on player feedback, internal playtests, and design reviews to ensure gameplay moments are polished, intuitive, and aligned with the overall player experience
  • Exemplify – Be an example for the team of the quality bar, how to work effectively within constraints, and how to be a professional within the industry

Skills

  • 5+ years of experience of game development with a focus on content design, quest design, or mission gameplay systems
  • 1 or more AAA games shipped 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 content using engine tools, scripting systems, or visual scripting
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-disciplinary teams

Company Overview

  • Game studio that makes online worlds infused with innovation, hand-crafted excellence, and creative passion. Creator of Guild Wars. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://arena.net.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • ArenaNet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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