Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in combat design, emphasizing action-adventure or shooter games.
• At least one shipped title as a combat designer or in a similar role.
• Proficient coding skills; Computer Science degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity and scripting languages (C#, Lua, Visual Scripting).
• Strong communication skills with abilities in diagramming and sketching.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and design enemy NPC archetypes, taking ownership of their development.
• Collaborate with AI programmers to create and refine NPC technology and behaviors.
• Partner with animators to ensure unique enemy locomotion, melee moves, and abilities.
• Conceptualize and implement combat mechanics in cooperation with the Design team.
• Maintain thorough documentation to establish the vision for enemy archetypes.
• Drive cross-discipline communication to ensure effective asset and code production.
• Facilitate playtesting to gather feedback and iterate on combat systems.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the design team's growth.

Benefits

• Hybrid/onsite working arrangement.
• Opportunities to mentor and shape junior designers.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Access to top creative and technical minds in the industry.
• Work on critically acclaimed and innovative game titles.