Principal Combat Designer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

2 months, 4 weeks ago
Full-time
Lead
Design and User Experience
Escape Velocity Entertainment

Escape Velocity Entertainment

Escape Velocity Entertainment develops innovative video games that cater to a diverse audience by creating new genres that emphasize inclusivity, allowing players of all skill levels and backgrounds to enjoy competitive and engaging experiences.

Internet Software & Services
Founded 1997

Description

  • Collaborate with the Design Director and other Design Leads to drive the combat design vision.
  • Design and craft expert-level player combat mechanics, weapons, and abilities.
  • Work with art and engineering leaders to align on mechanics and feature plans before development begins.
  • Advocate for the player experience and make design decisions that prioritize fun, challenge, and engagement.
  • Develop combat systems for a robust online multiplayer experience.
  • Improve combat mechanics across diverse characters to support gameplay variety.
  • Apply strong creative and technical problem-solving to mechanics and gameplay features.
  • Contribute to design decisions with a focus on simplicity and player clarity.

Requirements

  • At least two shipped AAA titles in a mechanics design capacity.
  • Expert knowledge of off-the-shelf design tools.
  • Strong expertise with Unreal Engine, with UE5 preferred.
  • Deep professional understanding of major mechanics and gameplay features in contemporary game titles.
  • Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • A player-oriented mindset and a can-do attitude.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with design, art, and engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work with team members supported nearly anywhere in the world.
  • Generous PTO allowance.
  • Summer and winter studio closures separate from PTO.
  • Private medical and dental healthcare.
  • Private mental health scheme.
  • Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
  • Discretionary studio bonus.
  • Top-range tech for your home setup.

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