Gameplay Designer (Characters)

Accountabilities

• Design innovative playable characters with unique gameplay mechanics, combat styles, weapons, and abilities.
• Develop character gameplay features from initial concept through prototyping, implementation, balancing, and final release.
• Collaborate closely with gameplay programmers, animators, designers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver engaging combat experiences.
• Create and refine combat mechanics by leveraging gameplay metrics, player feedback, and data-driven insights.
• Balance character strengths, weaknesses, and counterplay to ensure enjoyable and competitive gameplay.
• Prototype gameplay systems and iterate on designs to continuously improve player experience and overall game quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Character or Gameplay Designer, with experience shipping multiple game titles.
• Strong passion for third-person action and combat gameplay, supported by extensive familiarity with a wide range of games in the genre.
• Proven ability to design compelling characters with distinctive gameplay identities and mechanics.
• Deep understanding of combat design principles, including balancing abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and counterplay.
• Experience creating and testing hands-on gameplay prototypes.
• Practical experience using Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints to design and implement gameplay abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fully remote development environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from a wide range of locations.
• Generous paid time off, plus separate studio closures during summer and winter holidays.
• Private medical, dental, and mental health coverage.
• Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• Premium technology and equipment provided for your home office setup.
• Additional regional benefits depending on your location.
• A supportive, collaborative culture focused on autonomy, continuous improvement, and work-life balance.