7h ago

Principal Combat Designer

Germany

โœจ $130k-$180k / yearest.

full-timelead Remotegaming

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll define and execute the combat vision for a competitive online multiplayer game, designing weapons, abilities, and core interactions. You'll collaborate with directors and cross-disciplinary leads to translate vision into finely tuned gameplay systems that ensure responsive, intuitive, and deeply engaging combat. This role offers the chance to shape player experience in a high-quality AAA environment.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Define and execute the overall vision for combat systems
  • Design and implement advanced player combat mechanics
  • Collaborate with art, engineering, and design leads
  • Prototype, iterate, and refine combat systems for polish and balance

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Shipped at least two AAA titles as a senior or principal designer
  • Expertise in combat design and gameplay systems for AAA or multiplayer games
  • Advanced proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred)
  • Deep understanding of combat loops, player abilities, and balance frameworks

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with competitive multiplayer game design
  • Hands-on prototyping skills
  • Knowledge of modern combat systems and industry trends

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Fully remote work model
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Generous PTO plus dedicated studio closures
  • ๐Ÿฅ Private medical and dental healthcare coverage
  • ๐Ÿง  Mental health support program
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Top-tier home office equipment provided

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter callยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical design interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Final interview with leadsยท 60 min
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