Remote Gameplay & Character Designer — Combat Systems

Escape Velocity Entertainment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO allowance

Studio closure holidays

Private medical and dental healthcare

Private mental health scheme

Annual health and wellbeing allowance

Discretionary studio bonus

Top-range tech for home setup

Job summary

Escape Velocity Entertainment is searching for a Character Designer in the United Kingdom to craft engaging characters central to gameplay. You will collaborate with animators and programmers, developing combat mechanics and ensuring characters evolve from concept to release.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in character design and a passion for third‑person mechanics. The role includes a variety of benefits such as private healthcare and generous PTO allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Character Designer on multiple titles for at least 2 years.
• Proven history of taking characters from ideation to shipped.
• Enjoys working with hands-on prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Find opportunities to bring new gameplay hooks to characters.
• Develop and oversee player's combat mechanics, weapons, and abilities.
• Work closely with teams to prototype and implement combat features.

Skills

Character design

Third-person combat mechanics

UE5 blueprints

Prototyping

Communication skills

Job description

Escape Velocity Entertainment is searching for a Character Designer in the United Kingdom to craft engaging characters central to gameplay. You will collaborate with animators and programmers, developing combat mechanics and ensuring characters evolve from concept to release.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in character design and a passion for third‑person mechanics. The role includes a variety of benefits such as private healthcare and generous PTO allowances.