Gameplay Designer (Characters) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

About the role

Escape Velocity is seeking a Character Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for game design and a proven track record of creating compelling characters.

Responsibilities

• Find opportunities to enhance gameplay through innovative character design.
• Develop and oversee combat mechanics, weapons, and abilities for characters.
• Collaborate closely with animators, gameplay programmers, and other teams to prototype and implement combat features.
• Bring unique thematic characters to life throughout the development cycle from concept to release.
• Utilize metrics, player feedback, and analytics to continuously improve and refine character design.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Character Designer on multiple titles.
• A proven history of taking characters from ideation to shipped.
• A deep understanding of third-person combat mechanics and a broad gaming library.
• A strong grasp of creating strengths, weaknesses, and counterplay within character experiences.
• Experience working with UE5 blueprints to design abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Escape Velocity offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• A generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• A discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for your home setup
• Other benefits based on your region

How to Apply

To apply, click the 'Apply' button and submit your resume/CV. A member of the Recruiting Team will contact you to guide you through the application process.

Contact

Escape Velocity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.