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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community · 3 days ago

Sr Combat Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$123K/yr - $184K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Create high level character design intent & combat flow plans

Character animation and behavior implementation via state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects and various other scripting systems

Iteratively work within the set standard for all character asset design, creation, and in-game implementation within the production path as it relates to design, art and otherwise

Attend and participate in combat-specific discussions concerning combat design and combat design issues

Attend and participate in production-related discussions concerning relevant feature pipelines and roadmaps

Represent complex design and character features to multiple departments as “the point person”

Value the relationship between gameplay elements in a level (and in the overall game) and the ways the player can respond to each gameplay element

Respond to and act on playtest and lead feedback to create the best experience for all player skill levels

Drive and create opportunities for value addition within the team and studio

Qualification

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Text-based scriptingVisual scriptingDebuggingTestingVector mathXMLC++LuaCode-based toolsGameplay genresVideo game designCharacter designCompetitive products knowledgeCombat systemsMechanicsEnemy designGame development3rd person melee action RPGsProblem-solvingSelf-sufficientLogical thinkingAttention to detailWritten communicationTeamworkCommunicationCombat DesignGame MechanicsEnemy KnowledgeGod of War (2018)God of War Ragnarök (2022)

Required

Significant experience using text-based and visual scripting languages to set-up character logic, debug complex problems, and test work thoroughly

Self-sufficient in getting to the root of a problem or issue and taking the necessary steps to find solutions

Basic knowledge of vector math, scripting languages, and code (e.g., XML, C++, Lua) is required

Must be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement and troubleshoot assigned characters

Must have knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, as well as a personal understanding of video game fun with regards to combat and enemy design

Ability to think logically with a strong level of attention to detail - should be able to break down design concepts and analyze them with regards to purpose and intent

Must possess quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract concepts

Must be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production team

Must be able to speak to and discuss, in depth, combat systems, mechanics, and enemies in one or more 3rd person melee action RPGs

4-plus years in game development, with at least two in a Character design capacity (creative and technical)

Preferred

Candidates who are fluent with the combat design choices, systems, mechanics, and enemies in God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök (2022) are preferred