Senior Combat / Gameplay Designer (f/m/d)

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Combat Design

Job Description

HandyGames™ is seeking a Senior Combat / Gameplay Designer (f/m/d) for an on-site role in Giebelstadt, Germany. The role involves designing and implementing combat and gameplay mechanics for a science fiction game project, focusing on story and combat. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience, strong Unity expertise, and a keen sense for Soulslike combat systems, working closely with art, design, and programming teams to create next-gen content for platforms like PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

Must Have:

Several years of professional experience as a Gameplay or Combat Designer, preferably on action or RPG titles.
Strong expertise in Unity, including prototyping and implementing gameplay mechanics.
Keen sense for Soulslike combat systems, particularly regarding timing, hit feedback, difficulty curves, and risk-reward design.
Solid experience in collaborating with the animation department (movesets, root motion, timing).
Strong understanding of how to leverage VFX & SFX to enhance the impact and readability.
Experience in balancing abilities, weapons, and enemies.
Skilled in designing encounters and boss fights, including dramaturgy, phase design, and player guidance.
Ability to document complex systems and communicate them clearly to the team.
Excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written.

Perks:

40 hours per week
Flexible working hours
30 days of vacation
A short and quick decision-making process due to flat hierarchies
The opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals
Modern workplaces with state-of-the-art technology
Team restaurant
In-house gym
EV charging station
Company apartment on request
Parcel service

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Job Description

For our current in-house game project, which is set in a science fiction world with a focus on story and combat, we are looking for a Senior Combat / Gameplay Designer (f/m/d) with a good sense of aesthetics, light and composition. Work closely with our art, design, and programming teams to breathe life into our game ideas.

Within the game project you will mainly work with the game engine Unity.

Join us and create next-gen content for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and more!

What we are looking for

You have several years of professional experience as a Gameplay or Combat Designer, preferably on action or RPG titles
You possess strong expertise in Unity, including prototyping and implementing gameplay mechanics
You have a keen sense for Soulslike combat systems, particularly regarding timing, hit feedback, difficulty curves, and risk-reward design
You bring solid experience in collaborating with the animation department — movesets, root motion, and timing are second nature to you
You have a strong understanding of how to leverage VFX & SFX to enhance the impact and readability of attacks and abilities
You already have experience in balancing abilities, weapons, and enemies
You are skilled in designing encounters and boss fights, including dramaturgy, phase design, and player guidance
You have the ability to document complex systems and communicate them clearly to the team
As a team player, you are open-minded and integrate well into existing teams
You demonstrate self-motivation, a strong sense of responsibility, and the drive to grow with us while quickly adapting to new tasks
You have excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written