Combat Designer: Action Systems & Melee Gameplay

NetherRealm Studios (WB Games); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,600 - 88,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation

Job summary

NetherRealm Studios (WB Games) is seeking a Combat Designer in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on significant contributions to combat design within games, requiring strong programming knowledge and a passion for fighting games. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of game design experience and have shipped titles with an emphasis on combat.

Your responsibilities will include designing character actions, establishing documentation for combat systems, and collaborating closely with art teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of game design experience required.
• Shipped at least 1 title with strong combat design.
• Experience in melee-based combat mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Establish design documentation for character combat.
• Design and implement in-game character actions.
• Collaborate with art teams on visual elements.
• Build AI logic and behaviors for NPCs.

Skills

Game design experience

Combat design implementation

Programming or scripting knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

B.A. degree or equivalent experience

Job description

NetherRealm Studios (WB Games) is seeking a Combat Designer in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on significant contributions to combat design within games, requiring strong programming knowledge and a passion for fighting games. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of game design experience and have shipped titles with an emphasis on combat.

Your responsibilities will include designing character actions, establishing documentation for combat systems, and collaborating closely with art teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.