Lead Mission Designer - Raven Software

Job Title : Lead Mission Designer - Raven Software

Requisition ID : R025093

Your Mission

Your mission is to create, implement, and refine highly cinematic, player-first experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of gamers worldwide. Supporting the Lead Campaign Designer, you will lead a small team of level designers and gameplay scripters, taking ownership of tasks, proactively solving challenges, and delivering high-quality work on schedule.

Thriving in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment is essential. This role requires agility and flexibility, as you'll collaborate closely with a variety of internal and external partners. Through prototyping, iteration, and a commitment to high-quality standards, you'll craft engaging and rewarding player experiences.

This position demands a balance of creativity, technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of player motivations to develop unforgettable in-game moments. Above all, we seek an innovative and dedicated designer who will help bring our single-player campaign to lifesetting a new standard for excellence in the competitive AAA FPS space.

This role is expected to be a hybrid position based out of our home studio in Middleton, WI.

What you bring to the table

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

• Mission Design

Help define the vision and structure of missions, ensuring their alignment with the overall narrative, mechanics, and pacing of the game.

When needed, lead and mentor a small team of level designers and scripters providing guidance, feedback, and 1 on 1 meetings to ensure high-quality work.

Work closely with the Creative Director, level designers, narrative teams, gameplay engineers, AI engineers, and gameplay scripters to ensure missions function as intended and align with the broader game world.

Develop and test mission and gameplay prototypes to evaluate player experience and balance.

Create and maintain design documentation, including mission briefs, flowcharts, and implementation guidelines.

Ensure missions meet the highest standards of quality, from gameplay balance and narrative consistency to technical performance.

Act as the primary point of contact for mission design, presenting progress and challenges to key stakeholders, such as creative directors and partner studios.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Key Attributes

Extra Points

Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Your Platform

Founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel in Middleton, Wisconsin, Raven Software began as a small studio focused on crafting fantasy and role-playing games. Since then, our award-winning portfolio has grown to include beloved titles such as Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II : Jedi Outcast, Marvel : Ultimate Alliance, and - for the past 15 years - major contributions to the critically acclaimed Call of Duty franchise. As the lead developers behind Call of Duty : Warzone and the force behind the campaigns of the Black Ops series, most recently Black Ops 6, we have established ourselves as a key player in shaping the FPS genre and pushing the boundaries of what games can achieve.

Our motto, Our Work Speaks For Us, symbolizes the dedication and passion that drives everything we do. Weve built a team rooted in respect, collaboration, and a shared focus on whats best for the game. We prioritize ambition balanced with care, direct communication, and a culture free of egos. By fostering innovation and owning our mistakes, we continually push boundaries to create unforgettable games for our players. As a studio located in Middleton - a suburb of Madison consistently ranked among the best places to live - we offer a thriving, supportive environment paired with exceptional quality of life.

As we grow and enter the next chapter of our journey, were looking for talented individuals eager to pave new ground in our industry. If youre ready to work with a world-class team, wed love to hear from you.

Job Opportunities : https : / / careers.ravensoftware.com /

LinkedIn : https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / raven-software /

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawks Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our press start is simple : delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

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

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 / .

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