Combat Designer – AAA Games – Poland – Permanent

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it’s safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

OPM are working with an established studio located in Warsaw, Poland, who are seeking talented experienced Combat Designer with an excellent sense and knowledge of combat-oriented player experience, with a good understanding of creating engaging combat encounters for modern AAA multiplayer titles.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 4
• Extensive experience in the production of games for consoles and PC, having previously shipped AAA shooters/TTP shooters titles in a similar role
• Ability to communicate and align design vision with internal partners and the target audience
• Exceptional ability to conceptualize, pitch, and implement game systems and features using various tools, technology, and visual language
• Extensive experience with online action games
• Strong English and/or Polish language skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, pitch and prototype gameplay ideas for core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics and systems, combat characters, their feel, behaviour, abilities and encounters in various settings
• Implement combatant character with animations and behaviour using state machines, behaviour trees, visual effects, sound effects & combat encounters with arena layouts and pacing using provided level design tools and various other scripting systems
• Create designs documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other means of sharing all the necessary information with involved teams
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines, ensuring the correct partners are involved and informed throughout the development process
• Remain current on industry trends, including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio visual excellence

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiar with scripting languages
• Strong maths skills
• Deep understanding of systems design, player psychology, and emerging industry trends
• Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity and Unreal

BENEFITS:

• Private health care including dental treatment
• Relocation assistance
• In-company English language classes and Polish lessons for foreigners

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 415!