Are you looking for an opportunity to work as a Combat Designer? Do you have an eye for style and choreography, a dash of sadistic glee for combat creativity, and a bit of a flair for the dramatic? Are you someone who has a strong understanding of what makes combat fun, exciting to play, and enjoys implementation? Our team at Stoic, a 4-time BAFTA-nominated independent video game company, is seeking a Combat Designer to work with the Combat Design Team to design and implement a variety of enemies for Towerborne. You will help us get content implemented, tuned, and ready for launch.
What You Will Do
Concept, pitch, and implement enemies; from general fodder to bosses
Utilize UE5 and custom tools to:
Implement and choreograph combat moves
Implement Blueprints to accomplish a variety of gameplay ideas
Tweak and tune montages to adjust the timing and pacing of moves
Setup and tune attack hitboxes and hitsettings
Work with the AI and Missions team to ensure that enemies behave appropriately
Collaborate heavily with the Combat and Animation team
Qualifications
2+ years of Combat Design experience
2+ years of experience working in the Unreal Blueprint System
Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to see the big picture with enemy design and enemy encounters to create fun and unique experiences
Ability to collaborate with various teams (Combat, AI, Missions, Systems) to take an idea from inception to implementation in a remote environment
Strong command of character body mechanics, animation mechanics, and motion flow for complex actions
Experience with montages in Unreal, with an eye for adjusting the timing of combat moves quickly
Can quickly act out and perform actions to provide visual references for animators
Ability to communicate effectively with Animators, demonstrating clear intent and using references when needed, to craft great combat experiences
A critical mind towards troubleshooting and problem solving; we are looking for individuals who take initiative and create solutions
Genuine love for making something out of nothing
Nice to Have
Has some knowledge for basic AI behavior and can prototype ideas quickly\
Experience with implementing combat loops
Someone who is able to articulate complex combat designs to a variety of disciplines
Someone who would consider themselves an action game aficionado
Ability to prototype ideas using existing tools and animations to prove out an idea
Stoic is a fully remote, forever remote workforce.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
United States Pay Range
$100,000 - $130,000 USD
This range is determined by several factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. It is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
The final job level and compensation will be determined by the candidate’s work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, and other business considerations.
We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. Stoic is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be a future one at the studio.
