Epic Games · 1 day ago
Lead Combat Designer
Cary,North Carolina,United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expEpic Games is a cutting-edge company known for its innovative approach to game development and engine technology. They are seeking a Lead Combat Designer to oversee the development of combat systems and mechanics, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance gameplay experiences.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Lead the vision, design, and implementation of core combat systems, including player abilities, weapons, enemies, encounters, and combat pacing
Manage and mentor a small team of combat and systems designers, providing clear direction, feedback, and support
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Art, Animation, Audio, UX, Narrative, and Production to ensure combat systems are cohesive, expressive, and polished
Create and maintain clear, concise design documentation that communicates combat rules, systems, and tuning to cross-disciplinary teams
Prototype, iterate, and refine combat mechanics through playtesting, data analysis, and player feedback
Identify and solve complex combat design problems, balancing creativity, technical constraints, and production realities
Communicate combat goals, progress, and trade-offs effectively to project leadership and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional game design experience, with a strong focus on combat systems and gameplay mechanics (including melee and ranged combat)
3+ years of experience in a senior or lead design role, with demonstrated team leadership and mentorship
Experience shipping at least one game where combat design was a core gameplay pillar
Deep understanding of combat design fundamentals such as responsiveness, readability, balance, enemy design, cooperative play, and player feedback
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across multiple disciplines
Ability to think strategically at a high level while remaining hands-on with systems design and tuning
Experience working with Unreal Engine or similar modern game engines
Benefits
We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
Recent News
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