Combat Designer

Keywords Studios Plc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Singapore seeks Combat Designers to work on an exciting new project. This role involves designing and implementing combat systems, collaborating with various teams, and playtesting designs. Ideal candidates should have experience with AAA titles and knowledge of game design methodologies. This is a full-time onsite position with immediate openings for local residents only.

Qualifications

• At least 1 published AAA title in combat design capacity.
• Proficient in gameplay and mission scripting tools.
• Confidence in programming principles.
• Experience with 3rd person action-adventure games is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement combat systems and features.
• Communicate with cross-disciplinary teams to execute designs.
• Conduct playtests and iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of design trends.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Unity

Gameplay and mission scripting

C#

Communication skills

Game design methodologies

Job description

Keywords Studios are looking for accomplished and enthusiastic Combat Designers to join our Singapore based team working on an exciting, new, and unannounced project. This role is based on-site at our Singapore Studio.

We encourage both mid and senior-level designers to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, implements, and iterates on combat systems, features, and content.
• Writes and maintains documentation for combat systems, features, and content.
• Communicates with engineering, art, and other disciplines to produce implementation plans according to design specifications.
• Deconstructs broad specifications into actionable tasks for designers, engineers, technical artists, and artists.
• Drive and follow-up on the production of features, ensuring communication and collaboration across disciplines to meet deadlines.
• Playtests their designs with peers to gather feedback and inform subsequent design iterations and refinements.
• Polishes the gameplay experience for quality and accessibility to ship amazing products.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of design principles and trends in the industry
• Learns from and shares knowledge with peers on a regular basis

• Unreal, Unity, or Proprietary engines experience.
• At least 1 published AAA title in a proven combat, systems, or core features design capacity.
• Proficient in gameplay and mission scripting tools and languages. (e.g. C#, Lua, visual scripting)
• Effective aptitude in basic programming principles, C# knowledge is a plus.
• Confident in their technical ability to implement low-fidelity prototypes to prove out ideas.
• Effective communicators in both written and verbal mediums.
• Receptive to direction and feedback while performing well within a collaborative team environment.
• An enthusiastic gamer with an understanding of effective game design methodologies and the ability to clearly and passionately communicate this to others.
• Experience or an appetite for 3rd person action-adventure games is an advantage.

Due to the immediate requirements for this role, we are not considering sponsorship and relocation. This opportunity is for Singapore based residents only.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: APAC, Singapore

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Contractor

Working Pattern: Full Time, In-Office