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WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.
Business Unit Overview
WB Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.
Posting Job Description
The Position
WB Games San Diego is looking for a Senior Combat Designer to design abilities and combat systems for a new cross-platform AAA game.
What part will you play?
- Work closely with the design team and creative leaders to create varied, unique, and balanced abilities and move sets across multiple characters
- Distill character designs into thematically appropriate abilities
- Find sweet spot between depth and approachability in combat mechanics
- Work closely with VFX artists and gameplay programmers to develop and deliver against the product vision
- Establish combat design pipeline & methodology as the first member of the combat design team
- Actively share knowledge within area of expertise and influence other related disciplines
- Be the voice for combat design in cross discipline conversations and planning
- Mentor and advise other designers in combat design process and best practices
- Assess new market trends, features, technologies and emerging techniques to stay competitive
- Work closely with production to manage development schedules, bug tracking, studio initiatives, and overall team health and morale
What do we require from you?
- Strong knowledge of combat design principles, theories, and contemporary game trends
- Examples of balanced combat systems that you have designed or helped guide
- Great writing, presenting, and team communication a must
- Well versed in all aspects of combat design including UX, balance, and implementation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience
- Shipped at least 2 AAA products on console or PC
- Solid understanding of UE4 and Blueprint
- Effectively communicate combat design direction, requirements, and deliverables
- Art, programming, or audio skills a plus
- A deep love of video games
Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.