Combat Designer

Keywords Studios Plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking accomplished Combat Designers for our Singapore studio to work on an exciting, unannounced project. The role is onsite at our Singapore Studio and invites mid to senior-level designers.

The position is a fixed-term contract with potential extension and full-time benefits. Applicants should have AAA combat design experience and strong scripting skills, with a passion for quality, accessibility, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering combat/systems design for at least one AAA title.
• Proficiency with gameplay scripting tools and languages (C#, Lua, visual scripting).
• Strong communication and ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and iterate on combat systems, features, and content.
• Document combat systems and design specifications for engineers and artists.
• Collaborate with engineering, art, and other teams to deliver design plans on schedule.
• Break down complex designs into concrete tasks for team members.

Skills

Unreal/Unity experience

AAA title publication

Gameplay scripting (C#, Lua)

Team collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

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.

This position is an initial fixed term contract with possible extension and full time benefits.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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