Senior Combat Designer (f/m/x)

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Combat Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Combat Designer, you will be a key player in shaping enemy design and AI behavior. You will collaborate with a diverse team to craft challenging and memorable gameplay moments. Your responsibilities include designing engaging combat challenges, implementing and refining enemy behaviors in Unreal Engine 5, mentoring junior team members, shaping the combat vision, collaborating with other teams, and documenting combat features. The role requires a positive, solution-oriented attitude and a willingness to embrace challenges.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of game design experience focusing on combat systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with complex scripting.
  • User experience design is a plus.
  • Prior experience in project or team management.
Perks:
  • Modern office in Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Free language courses.
  • Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships.
  • A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket.
  • Tax-free Probonio vouchers.
  • Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom).
  • Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget.
  • 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off.

Job Details

Our Story:

At DECK 13 Interactive, we’re more than just a game development studio—we’re a diverse, passionate community of creators dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Since our founding in 2001, in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PC and console games. Now part of the PulluP Entertainment group, our team of around 100 talented professionals continues to shape the future of gaming.
We’re the minds behind titles like Lords of the Fallen, The Surge series, and Atlas Fallen, known for their rich worlds and immersive gameplay. But we believe the best games are still ahead of us, and that’s where you come in.

Your Quest:

As our Senior Combat Designer (f/m/x), you’ll play a key role in shaping enemy design and AI behavior, collaborating with a diverse and talented team to craft gameplay moments that are both challenging and unforgettable.

  • Design Engaging Combat Challenges: Create and develop enemy archetypes that complement the player’s moveset while offering exciting and fair challenges.
  • Build & Polish: Implement and refine enemy behaviors and movesets in Unreal Engine 5, ensuring a smooth and immersive combat experience.
  • Inspire & Mentor: Share your expertise by guiding and supporting junior team members alongside the Lead Combat Designer.
  • Shape Combat Vision: Craft and refine the combat experience, focusing on enemy creation and AI behavior. Contribute to driving innovation and ensuring high-quality design while fostering a shared vision across the team.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with game designers, animators, artists, programmers, audio specialists, and producers to bring your ideas to life within deadlines.
  • Communicate & Document: Clearly document and share combat features to ensure alignment across the team.

Your Toolkit:

We value your skills and potential as much as your experience. If you see yourself thriving in this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!

  • Experience: 5+ years in game design with a focus on combat systems and at least one shipped title.
  • Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and expertise in designing combat AI behaviors.
  • Collaborative Spirit: A team player with strong communication skills and a passion for working in a creative, interdisciplinary environment.
  • Mindset: A positive, solution-oriented attitude, with a willingness to embrace challenges and learn from diverse perspectives.

You Get Extra XP for:

  • Familiarity with complex scripting. 
  • User experience design is a plus.
  • Prior experience & responsibility in project or team management roles.

Power-Ups You Receive:

At DECK 13 Interactive, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. Here’s what we offer to make that happen:

  • A modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (near Messe)
  • Free language courses to help you expand your skills
  • Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships
  • A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket to ease your commute
  • Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month
  • Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) to support your well-being
  • Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget
  • 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

DECK 13 Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.
We believe that diverse teams create the best games, and we’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.


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