Senior Combat Designer

4 Days ago • 4 Years + • Combat Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Bloober Team seeks a Senior Combat Designer with 4+ years of game development experience, including at least 2 years in a Combat Design role on a shipped title with PvE experience. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, tuning, and maintaining combat systems; owning core combat mechanics and associated animation; developing combat features; designing enemy behaviors and abilities; and collaborating with animation and audio teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, logical thinking abilities, and attention to detail. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to exciting new horror projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Must have:
  • 4+ years game dev experience (2+ in Combat Design)
  • Unreal Engine 4/5 knowledge
  • Melee & ranged system development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Logical thinking & attention to detail
Good to have:
  • TPP melee/ranged combat design
  • AI design
  • Boss battle design
  • Animation graph tuning
  • Fondness for horror
Perks:
  • Inclusive culture
  • Remote-friendly options
  • Solid foundation/investment in team
  • Passionate team

Job Details

Job description

Looking to break the mold and build unforgettable games? Join a game dev studio run by actual gamers.

Bloober Team is not your usual layoff-prone studio. We've got a solid foundation with big plans for the future and believe strongly in creating a collaborative environment where every voice matters.

Here, you'll have the chance to co-create and leave your mark on the gaming industry, working on exciting new projects that all share Bloober Team’s unique horror-infused DNA.

What sets us apart?

  • Inclusive culture: We believe in fostering a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels valued and empowered.

  • Remote-friendly options: We offer flexibility, allowing you to contribute your best work from wherever you thrive.

  • Solid foundation: As a financially stable company with a clear vision, we invest heavily in our team and our projects.

  • Passionate team: You'll be surrounded by dedicated individuals who share your love for creating compelling horror experiences.

Currently we are looking for:

Senior Combat Designer

Apply now, this is more than just a job. This is an opportunity to become a part of something truly special!


Below you will find some information on the responsibilites:

  • Design, implement, tune and maintain combat systems.

  • Ownership of the core combat mechanic and specification of associated animation.

  • Ownership of the development of combat features and improvement efforts, from iteration through delivery to players.

  • Designing enemy behaviours and abilities, help with AI systems improvements.

  • Maintain clear and concise documentation for all combat mechanics, balance, and systems.

  • Utilization of team, player and focus feedback to improve the look and feel of the combat experience.

  • Collaboration with animation and audio teams to determine general feel and pace of combat actions utilizing third person animations.

Job requirements

Feel free to apply if you have:

  • Minimum 4+ years of game development experience, with at least 2 years in Combat Design role on a shipped title with PVE experience,

  • Vast knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5,

  • Excellent knowledge of developing melee and range systems,

  • Great written and verbal communication skills,

  • Ability to think logically and break down complex problems, with attention to detail.

It would be also nice to have:

  • Experience developing TPP melee and ranged combat as well as designing AI,

  • Designing boss battle design would be a plus,

  • Experience directly tuning the animation graphs and timing windows for attacks, blocks, branching actions, hit reactions and other key combat animations,

  • Exceptional attention to details,

  • Fondness for horror.

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