At a Glance
- Tasks: Design immersive open-world spaces and engaging quests for RuneScape's Dragonwilds.
- Company: Join Jagex, a leading game developer with a passion for creativity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, private healthcare, generous leave, and a performance bonus.
- Other info: Work remotely with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape player experiences in a beloved game while collaborating with a talented team.
- Qualifications: Experience in quest design, level scripting, and a passion for narrative-driven gameplay.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
- This position offers flexible working options, including predominantly remote work.
Applicants are preferably based (or willing to relocate) within a comfortable commuting distance of our office to attend onsite as required.
Can you work with a wider team to create immersive experiences on an ever expanding world?
We’reseeking an experienced Mid-Level Level Designer to craftimmersive, open world spaces filled with memorable quests, engagingactivitiesand challenging combat encounters.
This rolerequiresa strong blend of narrative, gameplay, and level designexpertiseto expertly weave player exploration, challenge, narrativepacingand player progression through the expansive continent of Ashenfall.
Whatyou’llbe doing: Design and develop quests from concept to completion, creating engaging narratives and gameplay hooks that motivate players.
Layout open-world spaces to encourage natural exploration and support both solo and multiplayer gameplay while maintaining environmental storytelling.
Design and tune combat encounters by placing enemies and shaping arenas for rewarding melee and ranged combat experiences.
Collaborate with artists and designers to deliver cohesive and polished game elements.
Script quest logic, NPC dialogue, and events using Unreal Engineering5 Blueprints and proprietary tools.
Document designs, identify tooling needs, and iterate based on feedback, promoting clear communication and rapid improvement.
Whatwe’relooking for: Proven quest design experience across gameplay beats, narrative pacing, and player-facing logic — open-world or multiplayer context a strong plus.
Hands-on experience blocking out open-world environments, with a clear understanding of how space drives player behaviour and exploration.
Practical background designing combat encounter spaces — enemy placement, sightlines, and arena flow that make fights readable and rewarding.
Strong working knowledge of UE5, including Blueprints, level scripting, and cross-discipline workflows.
A solid grasp of narrative structure and how to translate story intent into designed spaces and quest flow.
A clear, proactive collaborator who stays aligned across art, narrative, and design in a fast-moving, iterative environment MMO or survival genre experience, familiarity with Rune Scape, or exposure to procedural world generation are all advantages but not required.
What we offer: When you join Jagex you can look forward to a generous Perks & Benefits package including: Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
Discretionary annual performance bonus.
Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
Life Insurance.
Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
Flexible working hours. 25 days annual leave +
Level Designer - RuneScape Dragonwilds in Cardiff employer: Jagex Limited
At Jagex, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions creativity and collaboration. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while fostering strong team connections, and our comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous leave policies, ensures our employees feel valued and supported. With a commitment to professional growth and a focus on innovation within the gaming industry, joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to shaping the future of online worlds.
