Game Designer (Combat)

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Combat Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Pixel Toys seeks an experienced Game Designer to shape the combat experience of a new cross-platform RPG. Responsibilities include balancing PvP and PvE gameplay, refining character progression and encounters, utilizing Unity and live data tools for fine-tuning, and providing data-driven insights. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of mobile RPGs, PvP/PvE trends, player behavior, game economies, and balance systems. Strong communication and a player-first mindset are essential. The role involves close collaboration with combat and design teams to ensure a fair, engaging, and challenging combat experience.
Must have:
  • Experienced in mobile RPGs and PvP/PvE
  • Expertise in game balancing and character meta
  • Proficient in Unity and live data tools
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Data-driven decision-making and player-first mindset
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with the soon-to-be-announced IP

Job Details

Based in the heart of Leamington Spa, Pixel Toys have spent almost a decade pushing the capabilities of mobile gaming. We have developed multiple award-winning titles, including:  Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War; and we’re now excited to be exclusively working on a new game, unlike ANYTHING we’ve done previously!


As a forward thinking and innovative studio we are always looking for new technologies and techniques to develop and use in our games and make them even more engaging experiences for our customers.


We are excited to continue to grow our team and are always on the lookout for highly talented and motivated individuals, who are passionate about gaming and excited to join us on our ambitious journey!

 

 

 

The Role:

 

We are now seeking an experienced-to-senior Game Designer to join us in order to shape the combat experience of an exciting new cross-platform RPG, based on a globally recognised IP. You'll be at the heart of balancing PvP (Player verses Player) and PvE (Player verses Environment) gameplay, ensuring a competitive and rewarding experience.



Working closely with the combat and design teams, you’ll provide data-driven insights, refine character progression, encounters, and game balance; utilising Unity and live data tools to further fine-tune mechanics. Your expertise in combat meta, player feedback, and creative design will directly influence the game’s success!

 

 

 

About you:

 

As a seasoned Game Designer you will be joining us with a deep understanding of mobile RPGs, PvP/PvE trends, and player behavior; with experience in balancing character's meta in competitive RPGs. You'll excel in terms of game economies, balance systems, and content design, using Unity for hands-on tuning and implementation.


On top of this, your strong communication skills make you a key player in a distributed team, and your player-first mindset ensures combat remains fair, engaging, and challenging

 

Bonus points if you're already a fan of our about our soon-to-be-announced, globally recognised IP!

 



What can Pixel Toys offer?

 

At Pixel Toys we are proud of the progressive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment we have created; a place where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and is welcomed and valued for who they are and what they contribute. 

 

 

 

Here at Pixel Toys we strive to provide an inclusive environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and join in driving our joint success. Recruitment selection is based on skills, experience and a good Pixel Toys mission and values fit.

Similar Jobs

Meta - Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Meta

Austin, Texas, United States (Remote)
6 Months ago
playrix  - Lead SDET

playrix

Armenia (Remote)
7 Months ago
Zapak Digital Entertainment Limited - Game Programmer (Nintendo Switch)

Zapak Digital Entertainment Limited

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Aesir Interactive - UE Engine Programmer (Regular/Senior)(f/m/d)

Aesir Interactive

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Qualcomm - Modem - Physical Design Engineer (Sr. Staff/Principal)

Qualcomm

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Naughty Dog - Senior Game Designer (Combat)

Naughty Dog

Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Intrepid Studios,  Inc  - Lead Combat Designer

Intrepid Studios, Inc

San Diego, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Sony Interactive Entertainment - PlayStation Studios QA Localization Tester (Traditional Chinese)

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Shapeshifter Games - Combat Designer - Encounters

Shapeshifter Games

(Remote)
2 Months ago
supercell - Combat Animator, Project R.I.S.E

supercell

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
7 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Riot Games - Motion Graphics Artist Trainee

Riot Games

Singapore, Singapore (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Meta - Software Engineer, Intern/Co-op

Meta

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
zaum studios - Lead Animator

zaum studios

(Remote)
1 Month ago
Crunchyroll - Staff iOS Games Integration Engineer

Crunchyroll

Dallas, Texas, United States (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
limit break - Sr. Mobile Game Designer

limit break

Singapore, Singapore (On-Site)
10 Months ago
Krafton - [Audio Dept.] Sr. Sound Designer (5년 이상)

Krafton

(On-Site)
6 Months ago
N-ix - Senior C++ Engineer (High Performance Computing)

N-ix

United Kingdom (Remote)
3 Months ago
vertigoo games - Marketing Artist Intern

vertigoo games

Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Game District - Game Producer

Game District

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (On-Site)
6 Days ago
Inwave - Unity Developer

Inwave

(On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in England, United Kingdom

d3t - Compliance Analyst

d3t

Gateshead, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Rolls-Royce - Senior Design Engineer - Submarines

Rolls-Royce

Derby, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Sega (UK) - Buildings Assistant

Sega (UK)

Horsham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
Monzo - Lead Data Scientist

Monzo

London, England, United Kingdom (Remote)
2 Weeks ago
Gunzilla - Producer

Gunzilla

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Crunchyroll - Theatrical Film Marketing Manager - EMEA

Crunchyroll

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Kaedim - Machine Learning Engineer

Kaedim

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
10 Months ago
Wargaming - UI Tech Artist

Wargaming

Guildford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Rockstar Games - Associate QA Tester: Online Services (Night Shift)

Rockstar Games

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Reddit - Community Manager

Reddit

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Combat Design Jobs

Tencent - Senior Combat Designer

Tencent

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Sony Interactive Entertainment - PlayStation Studios QA Localization Tester (Traditional Chinese)

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Rocksteady Studios - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Rocksteady Studios

(Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Naughty Dog - Senior Game Designer (Combat)

Naughty Dog

Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
HoYoverse - Senior Combat Designer [CA]

HoYoverse

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
1 Year ago
Hangar 13 - Principal AI Designer

Hangar 13

Brighton And Hove, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
3 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Senior Game Designer - Combat

PlayStation Global

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
monadical - Senior Combat Designer

monadical

United States (On-Site)
10 Months ago
Riot Games - Senior Game Designer, Combat

Riot Games

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
7 Months ago
HoYoverse - Senior Combat Designer

HoYoverse

Québec City, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Pixel Toys

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug