Game Designer - Encounters
@ That's No Moon

Hybrid
$100,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About That's No Moon

That's No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers who create narrative-driven AAA gaming experiences. Our diverse team includes top developers from Naughty Dog, Infinity Ward, and Bungie, all working together with a culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices.

Role Overview: Game Designer - Encounters

This temporary Project Hire role focuses on designing and prototyping combat encounters, integrating AI and event scripting for next-gen gameplay and storytelling.

Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype combat encounters with AI and event scripting.
  • Collaborate with experienced developers, producers, and other departments.
  • Plan and prioritize development schedules while managing scope.
  • Communicate a clear creative vision through prototypes and visual assets.
  • Ensure high quality and fidelity for next-gen gameplay.

Requirements & Skills

  • Experience with Unreal Engine game development and shipping titles.
  • Familiarity with art packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Adobe suite.
  • Knowledge of scripting or coding languages like XML, PERL, C++ is ideal.
  • Strong cinematic sense to conceptualize narrative-driven encounters.

Qualities & Benefits

  • Ownership over design and the freedom to prototype independently.
  • Collaborative environment supporting open communication with all departments.
  • Competitive compensation including base pay range, equity, and profit share (U.S. only).
  • Access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and flexible PTO.

Safety and Application Process

If contacted by a recruiter, the email will always end with @thatsnomoon.com. Interviews will not be conducted via personal messaging apps and sensitive personal information will never be requested.

Key skills/competency

  • Unreal Engine
  • Combat Design
  • Narrative
  • Prototyping
  • AI Scripting
  • Event Scripting
  • Collaborative
  • Technical
  • Creative
  • Communication
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How to Get Hired at That's No Moon

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research That's No Moon: Understand their creative culture and projects.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Unreal Engine and combat design skills.
  • Showcase prototypes: Include samples of narrative encounters.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical and creative design questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Unreal Engine documentation and tutorials.
Practice AI and event scripting in sample projects.
Familiarize with art software basics like Maya.
Build small prototypes to showcase technical skills.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss a time you led design iterations.
Explain collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Describe handling tight project deadlines.
Detail how you communicate creative ideas.

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