Senior Combat/Encounter Designer - Contract

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About the job

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Senior Combat/Encounter Designer needed to design engaging combat experiences for AAA games. Must have experience in combat design, strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, proficiency in design documentation, and excellent communication skills. Experience with state machine and behavior tree scripting is a plus.

Description

Title: Senior Combat/Encounter Designer - Contract

Location: Remote

Join our dynamic team at PTW/Ghostpunch Games as a Senior Combat/Encounter Designer, where you will be tasked with creating engaging and immersive combat experiences for our co-development client. In this long-term contract position, you will collaborate closely with designers, artists, and programmers to develop compelling gameplay mechanics and encounters that enhance player engagement.

Requirements

Experience in game design with a focus on combat and encounter design, preferably in AAA titles.
Create and drive player combat moves, systems, and tools from initial design through implementation, iteration, and completion
Create and maintain complex state machine and behavior tree scripting architectures for characters
Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics and level design principles.
Ability to create and iterate on engaging combat scenarios that balance challenge and player enjoyment.
Proficiency in design documentation and visual scripting tools.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
A portfolio showcasing your experience and expertise in combat/encounter design.
Knowledge of current trends in gaming and a passion for creating unforgettable gaming experiences.
Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of creativity and attention to detail.

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About The Company

PTW

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PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.

We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale.

PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657.

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