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Survios seeks a talented FPS Combat Designer to develop world-class FPS games.  Responsibilities include shepherding combat design from concept to completion, working directly in the editor and engine, tuning and balancing combat, driving playtests and gathering feedback, managing feature scope, maintaining design documentation, and collaborating with other designers.  The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience designing and implementing combat for non-VR games, with shipped titles and Unreal Engine experience.  A deep understanding of FPS combat design, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication are essential.

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