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Wonderstorm is a double threat media studio that creates timeless animated TV series and engaging video games that anchor our entertainment franchises.

Our first franchise, the Emmy Award-winning The Dragon Prince, began as an original animated series on Netflix in 2018. All three seasons have been a Top 10 digital original and are rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The series was recently picked up for four additional seasons. A world-class video game for The Dragon Prince is under development by the same creative team.

We're looking for a talented Senior Combat Designer to join our team of game industry vets in extending The Dragon Prince universe into gaming! The ideal candidate has both the design skills to wow players and the technical skills to bring ideas from thought bubbles to full implementation in game.

What you will do...

  • Design and implement enemies and epic boss fights that excite and challenge players individually and cooperatively

  • Implement enemy behaviors and abilities using UE4 and our proprietary scripting language

  • Drive collaboration in multi-disciplinary feature teams

  • Review feedback and data to make key decisions that will keep combat varied, balanced, strategic, and fun

  • Collaborate with fellow designers to create a cohesive overall experience

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a combat designer

  • Shipped at least one title in a role where you implemented the behavior logic for enemies

  • Strong sense of ownership and a high personal quality bar

  • Ability to effectively communicate your ideas across disciplines

  • Exceptionally strong scripting abilities and deep understanding of state machines

  • Knowledge of cooperative multiplayer gameplay

  • Bonus XP: Unreal Engine 4 experience

  • Bonus XP: Experience with a text-based scripting language

Wonderstorm Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.

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