Senior Combat Designer

Job Summary:

A challenging opportunity awaits a seasoned Combat Designer at Seedify to take charge of the combat design for a top-tier, AAA 3rd person action game. As the Lead Combat Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping and enriching the combat mechanics that are at the core of our game’s identity. Collaborating closely with the Gameplay Director and a diverse team of game development professionals, you will pioneer and refine player interactions and combat dynamics to deliver an immersive gaming experience. This role not only allows you to bring your vision to life by implementing fluid combat systems and engaging mechanics but also provides the platform to lead and nurture a team of talented designers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize combat mechanics to seamlessly align with the game’s strategic vision.
• Assess and fine-tune critical combat features such as timing, impact, and interaction modes.
• Cultivate intuitive and rewarding combat dynamics to captivate players across all skill levels.
• Spearhead the integration of combat systems with other gameplay mechanics to elevate overall coherence and excitement.
• Lead combat design feedback sessions and testing, leveraging insights from players and the team to enhance the combat experience.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and breakthroughs, incorporating best practices and innovative methodologies from PVE and PVP game genres.
• Collaborate iteratively with engineers and animators to ensure technical feasibility and precise execution of combat mechanics.
• Develop comprehensive documentation to keep track of design decisions and facilitate transparent communication within the development team.
• Oversee the recruitment process for combat design roles, sourcing and attracting top-tier talent from the industry.
• Manage production timelines, resource distribution, and task scheduling to effectively achieve development milestones.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior or Lead Designer, focusing on combat system development for contemporary AAA PVE and PVP games.
• Profound understanding of combat design principles and a proven ability to balance intricate gameplay elements to craft compelling combat experiences.
• Hands-on proficiency with design tools and scripting languages like C++, Python, or visual scripting (e.g., Unreal Blueprints).
• Expertise in Unreal Engine or other similar high-end game development platforms.
• Strong leadership skills with the capability to mentor and manage design teams efficiently.
• Outstanding communication skills, adept at articulating complex ideas clearly and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adeptness at adapting to fast-paced, changing project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive and detailed experience with Unreal Engine will be highly valued.

Location:

• Fully remote

Benefits:

• 21 days of holidays per year in addition to local bank holidays.
• Sick days.
• Budget allocated for training/courses.
• Budget for purchasing work equipment such as laptops.