What We Are Looking For
As a Principal Combat Designer you will be responsible for creating and improving the combat mechanics for our diverse characters to make our game more fun, challenging and engaging.
What we will do together
- Collaborate closely with Design Director, and other Design Leads to drive and execute the vision for combat design for a robust online multiplayer experience.
- Design and craft expert-level player combat mechanics, weapons and abilities.
- Communicate with Leads and Directors of other disciplines, particularly art and engineering, and ensure that everyone is on the same page before beginning mechanics/feature development.
- Advocate for the player, always putting the player experience first when considering and making all design decisions.
What You Will Bring
- A can-do attitude that is player oriented...mechanics design is one of the most hotly debated areas of design, but you remember that simplicity is often a player's best friend.
- At least two shipped AAA titles where you worked in mechanics design capacity.
- Expert knowledge of off-the-shelf design tools, and expertise with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred).
- Deep professional understanding of the many major mechanics and gameplay features found in contemporary game titles, and a keen knowledge for how those mechanics and features work.
- Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills.
About Escape Velocity
Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits, on what we believe is a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We are 'Fully Remote' and support team members nearly anywhere in the world.
A Few Benefits You Can Expect From Us
- A generous PTO allowance.
- Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance).
- Private Medical & Dental Healthcare.
- Private Mental Health scheme.
- A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance.
- Discretionary Studio Bonus.
- Top range tech for your home set up.
- Other benefits based on your region.
How To Apply
Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.
Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.