That's No Moon Entertainment - Game Designer Content Scripter (Project Hire)

Game Designer is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: That’s No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Job Description

That’s No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers focused on creating narrative-driven experiences. We are seeking a Game Designer to join the Content Scripting team. This role requires a passion for crafting story events that integrate cinematics, scripted moments, visual language, pacing, and dialogue. The ideal candidate will interpret vision and collaborate effectively with a larger team to achieve high-quality outcomes.

This role involves bridging different disciplines, collaborating with directors and discipline leads to ensure a consistent and cohesive player experience. The successful candidate will be an experienced generalist adept in crafting narrative content of superior quality.

Responsibilities

• Create & maintain Unreal Engine assets and manage complex interactions to drive an engaging player experience.
• Collaborate with teams across animation, engineering, and art to develop narrative moments and experiences.
• Communicate and consult among disciplines, acting as a connective tissue within the studio.
• Work with production and leads to plan and prioritize project tasks on both micro and macro scales.
• Drive iteration between disciplines focusing on technical quality, feasibility, and player experience.

Requirements & Skills

• Broad experience with Unreal Engine and scripting best practices, ideally including sequencer, montages, blueprints, and event scripting; animation systems experience is a plus.
• Passion for narrative presentation and the player experience, with knowledge of the development process from concept to final product.
• Comfortable developing systems for story, character performance, and player interaction.
• Working knowledge of cinematic language, timing, staging, and narrative presentation techniques.
• Strong technical problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for delivering high-quality games.

Qualities

• Excellent communicator with the ability to accurately translate complex concepts across various disciplines.
• Approachable and enthusiastic about narrative and its technical implications.
• Deep appreciation for the various crafts that contribute to game development.
• Actively engages with feedback and understands the interplay between design and other disciplines.
• Ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of lateral thinking to solve problems and optimize resource use.

Additional Information

This is a temporary “Project Hire” position, with an uncertain duration. Employees will be eligible for several benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and flexible PTO. The estimated base pay range is $89,000 - $111,000, applicable for U.S. candidates only.

That’s No Moon is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on any protected characteristic. Candidates should identify themselves if they experience any concerns regarding the application process and be aware of communications protocols to ensure their safety during recruitment.