Lead Quest Designer (h/f/nb) - Beyond Good & Evil 2

Lead Quest Designer - Beyond Good & Evil 2

Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an action-adventure open-world game set in a captivating space opera universe. It is also the direct prequel to the classic 2003 game!

Thanks to the advanced technology provided by our proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to offer an organic and seamless experience of space exploration and piracy on a solar system scale, featuring exotic locations, colorful characters, and many mysteries to discover solo or with friends.

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Objective of the Position

As the Lead Quest Designer on Beyond Good & Evil 2, you will be in charge of managing a team of Quest Designers. In collaboration with the Narrative and Design teams, you will participate in the conception and implementation of quest narratives and associated systems, for which you will be responsible.

Your mission will be to align the needs and deliverables of your team with the creative direction of the project and the associated constraints.

Recruitment Context

As part of the development of our Beyond Good and Evil 2 project, we are strengthening our Design team with an experienced professional capable of leading the quest conception and mentoring a talented team in an international environment.

Main Missions

• Narrative Direction & Quest Conception
• Define the structure, rhythm, and emotional arc of quests throughout the game.
• Supervise the creation of main and side quests, ensuring variety, coherence, and enjoyment of the game.
• Promote an approach centered on the player's experience: meaningful choices, engaging consequences, and a controlled pace.

• Management
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of Quest Designers and Narrative Designers.
• Provide mentoring, constructive feedback, and clear guidance, in conjunction with HR to support talent progression.
• Define roadmaps, plan deliverables, anticipate risks, and ensure the delivery of AAA content on time.

• Collaboration
• Work closely with the Level Design, Writing, Animation, Audio, and Gameplay teams to ensure the seamless integration of quests into the overall game experience.
• Act as the main point of contact for all quest-related issues, ensuring clear communication and effective coordination between departments.

• Documentation
• Regularly review and test quests to ensure quality, coherence, and player engagement.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation (quest flowcharts, dialogue outlines, implementation guidelines).
• Establish a culture of continuous feedback, learning, and innovation within the team.

Indispensable Qualifications

• Proven experience in narrative or quest conception in a senior or lead position, in at least one AAA or highly-publicized game.
• Solid understanding of interactive storytelling, player pacing, and motivation.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills, in both French and English.
• Proficiency in game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity) and scripting tools.
• Ability to balance narrative ambition, technical feasibility, and production constraints.
• Confirmed experience in team management and multi-department coordination in a production environment.

Desired Qualifications / Assets

• Experience in writing, scripting, or advanced narrative conception.
• Knowledge of branching dialogue systems and player choice mechanics.
• Passion for creating rich worlds and developing characters.
• Experience in open-world or RPG game development.

You will join a team composed of complementary profiles (narrative, world design, game design), in close connection with the creative direction.

You will work closely with Fawzi MESMAR, Creative Director, reporting directly to the Narrative Director and managing a talented team of designers.

To succeed, you will be able to:

• Mobilize a team around a strong narrative vision.
• Combine creativity, technical rigor, and respect for deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of profiles.
• Maintain AAA standards for narrative quality and playability.

Location: Montpellier

To apply, please submit your CV (and portfolio if applicable).

Our recruitment team will contact you directly for the next steps.

We follow a recruitment process that includes:

• Careful review of your application.
• A quick 30-minute phone pre-qualification to validate certain points.
• A discovery interview (1 hour, via video) with a member of the recruitment team to learn more about you and check the suitability of your background for our expectations.
• A technical interview (1 hour, via video) with the Creative Director, focusing more on the technical and practical aspects.

We adopt a hybrid work model that helps you stay connected with your team and aligned with the company's priorities, while allowing you to maintain a balance between professional and personal life. Note that some roles are entirely based in the office and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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