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Posted · 22.09.2026
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# Mission Design Lead (Campaign)

Absurd Ventures

Summary&nbsp;&nbsp; As Mission Design Lead (Campaign), you will be the primary vision holder and a hands-on contributor for story missions and single-player campaigns. Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver critical path and side missions that combine best-in-class storytelling and action gameplay in an open world setting.&nbsp;&nbsp; Core Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp; Drive the design and implementation of engaging, diverse, innovative missions within a story-driven, open-world game.&nbsp;&nbsp; Work closely with the narrative team to develop the flow of main story missions.&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop and execute the mission design vision and strategy, ensuring that missions align with the game's overall narrative, thematic, and player experience goals.&nbsp;&nbsp; Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and push the boundaries of mission design.&nbsp;&nbsp; Leverage the game's open-world systems and mechanics to create dynamic and unpredictable mission experiences that adapt to player choices and actions.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead and mentor a team of mission designers, providing direction,&nbsp;feedback&nbsp;and support throughout the development process.&nbsp;&nbsp; Go beyond documentation and management to lead from the trenches, with hands-on contributions to the playable experience.&nbsp;&nbsp; Foster a culture of collaboration,&nbsp;innovation&nbsp;and iteration.&nbsp;&nbsp; Core Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 or more years of experience in mission design, ideally within an open-world game.&nbsp;&nbsp; Excellent communication,&nbsp;interpersonal,&nbsp;and leadership skills.&nbsp;&nbsp; Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills who&nbsp;thrives&nbsp;in a collaborative team environment.&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong understanding of storytelling and narrative design.&nbsp;&nbsp; Plus If... Experience leading multidisciplinary teams&nbsp; Experience in UE4 or UE5&nbsp; Experience working with co-development partners&nbsp; Description&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full time job with benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA&nbsp;&nbsp; Office is&nbsp;located&nbsp;near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways&nbsp;&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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