That's No Moon Entertainment - Senior Game Designer (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 who believe in the power of narrative-driven experiences. We are seeking a Senior Level Designer to join our Level Design team, which is responsible for crafting immersive and emotionally resonant gameplay spaces. The ideal candidate is a seasoned generalist who thrives in collaborative environments and can take ownership of complex levels from concept to completion. This role is central to shaping the player’s journey through pacing, flow, and environmental storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver gameplay spaces from concept to final polish, blending exploration, narrative, and combat into cohesive player experiences.
• Collaborate with animation, art, tech designers, and engineering to develop levels, gameplay systems, and pipelines that support world-class design execution.
• Create and maintain Unreal Engine assets, scripting gameplay logic, events, and interactions using Blueprints, Sequencer, and related tools.
• Design and implement combat encounters within levels when needed, collaborating with dedicated combat encounter designers.
• Partner with production and leadership to define priorities, scope, and milestones for level development.
• Drive iteration between disciplines, balancing creative vision, technical feasibility, and player experience.
• Provide mentorship and feedback to other designers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.

Requirements & Skills

• Deep experience building levels in Unreal Engine from concept to completion, including layout, loading, optimization, and balancing mechanical with narrative goals.
• Comprehensive understanding of scripting in various contexts, including blueprints, animation, and presentation systems.
• Passion for interactive narrative and familiarity with the complexity of achieving high quality.
• Excellent debugging skills and a solid understanding of scripting architecture at scale.
• Comfortable designing and implementing combat encounters, with knowledge of AI behaviors and player flow.
• Comprehensive understanding of spatial markup techniques and navigation implementation.
• Strong sense of spatial design, readability, pacing, and player guidance.
• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take content from prototype to polished final implementation.
• Passion for creating immersive, high-quality player experiences that balance gameplay and narrative.

Qualities

• Collaborative, communicative, and confident working across multiple disciplines.
• Holistic mindset towards design, understanding how all elements fit together.
• Adaptable, able to step into different types of content ownership.
• Mentorship-oriented, invested in helping others improve their craft.
• Comfortable iterating and problem-solving in a dynamic, creative environment.
• Passionate about delivering experiences that resonate with players.

Additional Information

This is a temporary “Project Hire” position. The anticipated duration of this assignment will vary. Employees will be eligible for TNM benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and flexible PTO.

Base pay range for this role is $120k - $145k, determined by industry benchmarks, location, experience, and job-specific skills. This role may also be eligible for other incentives, including equity and profit share.

That’s No Moon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to various protected characteristics. We advise applicants to ensure a safe application process by following specific instructions regarding communication and interviews.

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