Combat Designer

DNEG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Combat Designer to craft and balance real-time combat systems for PvE and PvP. You will define enemy behavior, attack patterns, abilities and progression curves to ensure tight, responsive gameplay.

The role requires deep knowledge of feel, timing, animation and input, plus familiarity with scripting tools like Unreal Blueprints. Prior experience across mobile and PC platforms is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience designing combat for action games.
• Strong sense of feel, timing, animation and input.
• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprints or similar scripting.

Skills

Combat design

Game feel/timing/animation

Mobile & PC design

Networked multiplayer constraints

Tools

Unreal Blueprints

Job description

Combat Designer

Your Job

Design and balance real-time combat systems for PvE and PvP. Define enemy behavior, attack patterns, abilities, and progression curves.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in combat design for action games
• Deep knowledge of feel, timing, animation, and input
• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprints or similar scripting tools

Additional Skills

• Martial arts or physics background
• Experience designing for both mobile and PC
• Knowledge of networked multiplayer constraints