Senior Combat/Encounter Designer - Contract

3 Months ago • All levels • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

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.
Must have:
  • Combat Design
  • Gameplay Mechanics
  • Design Documentation
  • Communication Skills
Good to have:
  • State Machine
  • Behavior Tree
  • Visual Scripting
  • AAA Games

Job Details

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.

Benefits

N/A

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