Hi-Rez Studios is looking to hire a passionate Senior Combat Designer to work for our studio headquartered in Brighton, UK on an unannounced project. This position can work remotely from anywhere in the UK.
At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create, & challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your energy, collaboration, and dedication.
Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins & Rogue Company as we embark on exciting new game projects!
You as a combat game designer would:
- Own pillars of our combat design and continuously iterate to improve
- Prototype, polish and balance player abilities, combat systems and gameplay progression
- Produce systems fun and enticing for a large audience consisting of different player profiles
- Create clear design documentation that can be evaluated and implemented by multidisciplinary teams
- Closely collaborate with the engineering and art team to effectively implement new features and systems.
- Create multiple potential designs and solutions while clearly articulating trade-offs and risks
- Analyze data and player feedback to continually optimize existing game experience
Who we are looking for:
- 5+ years of game design experience
- Strong understanding, passion and engagement with modern PVP action games
- Be able to juggle with the contributions from different disciplines and excel at giving clear feedback
- Passion for building precise combat mechanics and obsessing over details
- Understanding of game balance, including statistics and player motivations
- Able to excel in an rapid iteration environment
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
