Join the award-winning team that createdGod of WarWe are seeking a Sr Combat Designer to design and implement Enemy and Boss characters.You will assist, collaborate with, and take direction from Lead Combat Designers and Directors as needed various characters from concept to implementation completion.You will also work with multiple disciplines including Animation, Level Design, Character Art, Vis Dev, Encounters, etc. in ensuring that characters are cohesively executed in game. Senior level applicants are expected to be able to drive features forward by representing them with confidence and knowledge, and keep all feature stakeholders well informed, as well as using their skills and experience to bolster the team via process improvement, mentorship, and leading by example.ResponsibilitiesCreate high level character design intent & combat flow plansCharacter animation and behavior implementation via state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects and various other scripting systemsIteratively 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 otherwiseAttend and participate in combat-specific discussions concerning combat design and combat design issuesAttend and participate in production-related discussions concerning relevant feature pipelines and roadmapsRepresent 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 elementRespond to and act on playtest and lead feedback to create the best experience for all player skill levelsDrive and create opportunities for value addition within the team and studioRequirementsSignificant experience using text-based and visual scripting languages to set-up character logic, debug complex problems, and test work thoroughlySelf-sufficient in getting to the root of a problem or issue and taking the necessary steps to find solutionsBasic knowledge of vector math, scripting languages, and code (e.g., XML, C++, Lua) is requiredMust be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement and troubleshoot assigned charactersMust 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 designAbility 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 intentMust possess quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract conceptsMust be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production teamMust be able to speak to and discuss, in depth, combat systems, mechanics, and enemies in one or more 3rdperson melee action RPGs4-plus years in game development, with at least two in a Character design capacity (creative and technical)Preferred ExperienceCandidates 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#LI-SMS#LI-MC1
