As a vital member of this new team, the Lead Combat Designer will lead a team in creating an engaging and innovative combat system for the studios next game. Working directly with the Lead Designer and the Game Director, the ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with a proven track record in creating compelling combat experiences, along with having strong mathematical and analytical skills. Leadership, communication. and collaboration will be the keys to success in this role, combined with an unflinching passion for making unforgettable games. If this sounds like the kind of person you are, we would love to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that all combat features deliver on the creative vision set by the Lead Designer and Game Director
- Help define and maintain the standards for design created by the Lead Designer
- Establish standards and design systems for a fun and balanced combat experience for consumers
- Achieve reliable, stable and high-quality results with even the most challenging designs
- Give constructive feedback regarding game features, and be able to accept feedback in kind
- Mentor designers on best practices
- Identify and champion game enhancements and improvements to Lead Designer, other leads, and Game Director
- Communicate effectively and clearly within and across teams, and to the game community as necessary
- Willingness to accommodate multiple responsibilities and to adapt to a rapidly changing creative environment
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- 6+ years experience as a combat designer, 2+ in a leadership / senior role
- Deep action combat experience
- Thorough knowledge of combat game mechanics and design standards
- Must be able to deliver systems and features to a high standard of quality
- Strong ability to analyze and adapt designs based on feedback and data
- Able to own combat features, including design documentation, planning, and testing
- Collaborative, self-motivated, and effective time-management skills
- Strong analytical, mathematical, oral, and written communication skills
- Quickly adapt to new tools, technologies and development methodologies
- Passion for games and desire to create fun and engaging combat experiences
PLUSES:
- Experience in Unreal Engine
- AAA cooperative multiplayer experience, multiplayer action combat titles
- Experience using Excel (or similar spreadsheet application) for data presentation and analysis
Established in 2005, Carbine Studios has spent the last decade creating some of the most unique and innovative game experiences in the industry. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Orange County, we offer great benefits, a creative and inclusive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for professional and personal growth. Driven by an innate desire to provide our players with epic worlds and endless fun, Carbines focused team of passionate developers understand that people are the studios most valuable asset, and we are constantly striving to create a place where they can achieve incredible things.
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