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Senior Combat Designer (f/m/x)

Outsourcing Manager

As a Senior Combat Designer, you will be a key player in shaping enemy design and AI behavior. You will collaborate with a diverse team to craft challenging and memorable gameplay moments. Your responsibilities include designing engaging combat challenges, implementing and refining enemy behaviors in Unreal Engine 5, mentoring junior team members, shaping the combat vision, collaborating with other teams, and documenting combat features. The role requires a positive, solution-oriented attitude and a willingness to embrace challenges.

<div><strong>Our Story:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>At DECK 13 Interactive, we’re more than just a game development studio—we’re a diverse, passionate community of creators dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Since our founding in 2001, in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PC and console games. Now part of the PulluP Entertainment group, our team of around 100 talented professionals continues to shape the future of gaming.</div><div>We’re the minds behind titles like <em>Lords of the Fallen</em>, <em>The Surge</em> series, and <em>Atlas Fallen</em>, known for their rich worlds and immersive gameplay. But we believe the best games are still ahead of us, and that’s where you come in.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Your Quest:</strong></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As our </span><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Senior Combat Designer (f/m/x)</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, you’ll play a key role in shaping enemy design and AI behavior, collaborating with a diverse and talented team to craft gameplay moments that are both challenging and unforgettable. </span></div><div><br></div><ul><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Design Engaging Combat Challenges</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: Create and develop enemy archetypes that complement the player’s moveset while offering exciting and fair challenges.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Build &amp; Polish</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: Implement and refine enemy behaviors and movesets in </span><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Unreal Engine 5</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">, ensuring a smooth and immersive combat experience.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Inspire &amp; Mentor</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: Share your expertise by guiding and supporting junior team members alongside the Lead Combat Designer.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Shape Combat Vision</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: Craft and refine the combat experience, focusing on enemy creation and AI behavior. Contribute to driving innovation and ensuring high-quality design while fostering a shared vision across the team.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Collaborate Across Teams</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: Work closely with game designers, animators, artists, programmers, audio specialists, and producers to bring your ideas to life within deadlines.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Communicate &amp; Document</strong><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: Clearly document and share combat features to ensure alignment across the team.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Your Toolkit:</strong></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We value your skills and potential as much as your experience. If you see yourself thriving in this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!</span></div><div><br></div><ul><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Experience</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: 5+ years in game design with a focus on combat systems and at least one shipped title.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Technical Skills</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and expertise in designing combat AI behaviors.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Collaborative Spirit</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: A team player with strong communication skills and a passion for working in a creative, interdisciplinary environment.</span></li><li><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Mindset</strong><span style="background-color: transparent;">: A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with a willingness to embrace challenges and learn from diverse perspectives.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You Get Extra XP for:</strong></div><div><br></div><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Familiarity with complex scripting.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">User experience design is a plus.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Prior experience &amp; responsibility in project or team management roles.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Power-Ups You Receive:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>At DECK 13 Interactive, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. Here’s what we offer to make that happen:</div><div><br></div><ul><li>A modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (near Messe)</li><li>Free language courses to help you expand your skills</li><li>Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships</li><li>A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket to ease your commute</li><li>Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month</li><li>Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) to support your well-being</li><li>Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning &amp; development budget</li><li>28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusivity:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>DECK 13 Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.</div><div>We believe that diverse teams create the best games, and we’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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