Mission Designer III

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Mid Level Mission Designer to join the Mission Design Team, shaping mission design and event creation for the Persistent Universe. You will work with designers, a producer, and QAs on mission implementation and ongoing content.

The role involves using in-house tools like StarScript to craft mission logic, games systems, and events, while collaborating with disciplines to ensure timely deliveries and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience on AAA titles or equivalent with a solid design portfolio.
• Understanding of visual scripting or coding fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently and across disciplines with others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MDT lead to define high-level design details.
• Design, document, and implement missions and gameplay systems.
• Utilize StarScript to create logic for missions, systems, and events.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to plan dependencies and meet deadlines.
• Actively seek feedback and iterate to improve craft within the team.

Skills

AAA experience

Visual scripting

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Communication

Deadline management

Tools

StarScript

Job description

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we candeliverand we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Cloud Imperium is looking for an enthusiastic and technically mindedMid LevelMission Designer to work on its ever-expanding Persistent Universe at its UK studiolocatedin the heart of Manchester.

About the role:

You would be a part of The MissionDesignTeam (MDT) made up of designers, a producer and embedded QAs, responsible for many aspects of the game,such as creation of the first implementation of new missions, upkeep of existing missions, Creation of Events for players.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games createscutting-edgevideogames that defy expectations.We’recurrently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

What You’ll Do:

• Work withyour lead to nail down details of ahigh-leveldesign.
• Design,documentand implement missions and gameplay systems under the guidance of senior team members.
• Work in various in-house tools includingStarScript, a visual scripting editor, to create logic for missions,systemsand events.
• Work closely with other disciplines to plan and sort out dependencies to guarantee deliveries on time.
• Actively seek feedback, iterate on yourworkand grow your craft within the team

What are we looking for:

• Previousindustry experience on AAA or equivalent titles with a solid design portfolio
• A working understanding of visual scripting or coding fundamentals
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines
• A willingness to learn, take direction and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicationskills and an ability to build relationships with other departments
• The ability to work with and respect frequent deadlines

CIG Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team thatrepresentsallwalks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, andit’sour differences that make it special.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers,you’llenjoy your career with us!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!