Team Name:
StarCraft

Job Title:
Mission Designer - STARCRAFT | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:
R028139

Job Description:

Your Mission
Blizzard Entertainment is assembling a team to build the next chapter of StarCraft, returning to a universe forged in interstellar war. This mission offers something new: crafting an original story-driven, open-world shooter while honoring the legacy of one of Blizzard's most beloved games.

We are here to reignite this universe alongside you. We are here to make StarCraft, and it's about damn time.

We are looking for a Designer to help craft this new game for Blizzard. As a member of the development team, you will design and implement engaging missions and locations that support gameplay, narrative, and player experience. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement missions and locations that align with gameplay goals and narrative direction.

• Integrate gameplay mechanics, combat encounters, and challenges to support engaging player experiences.

• Collaborate with design, art, engineering, audio, animation, and VFX to deliver cohesive gameplay experiences.

• Prototype and iterate on mission content in-engine, incorporating feedback to improve quality.

• Contribute to short- and long-term deliverables, supporting features from concept through implementation.

• Apply problem-solving skills to moderately complex design challenges, working with team members to resolve issues.

Minimum Requirements (Experience, Knowledge & Skills)

• 5+ years of experience designing missions, quests, or level-based gameplay, or equivalent experience.

• Experience contributing to shipped game titles.

• Solid understanding of mission design, level layout, and gameplay systems integration.

• Experience with technical design, scripting, and implementation in modern game engines (e.g., Unreal).

• Ability to work with general direction and manage day-to-day tasks independently.

• Experience collaborating across disciplines in a development environment.

• Strong spatial design skills and understanding of player navigation and flow.

• Ability to solve problems of moderate scope using established tools and techniques.

• A team-oriented approach and commitment to collaborative development.

Extra Points

• Experience shipping AAA titles.

• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as C++, C#, Lua, or JavaScript.

• Experience designing gameplay content for narrative-driven or large-scale games.

• Experience working with Unreal Engine and Blueprint scripting.

• Experience working with cross-disciplinary development teams.

Required Application Materials

• Resume.

• Portfolio demonstrating mission design, level design, or gameplay implementation work.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.47 - $56.35 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.