Director of Melee Combat Design — Parry & Stagger Systems

GSOBA

Austin (CO)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

GSOBA is seeking a Director to design and tune melee combat for a medieval action RPG based in Austin, Colorado. Your role will involve authoring parry windows, hitstop curves, and stagger states while collaborating daily with animators and combat programmers.

The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with a salary range of $50,000 to $100,000 per year based on your skills and experience.

Qualifications

  • Experience in combat design for video games.
  • Knowledge of melee combat mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Design and tune melee combat for medieval action RPG.
  • Collaborate with animators and combat programmers.

Job description

GSOBA is seeking a Director to design and tune melee combat for a medieval action RPG based in Austin, Colorado. Your role will involve authoring parry windows, hitstop curves, and stagger states while collaborating daily with animators and combat programmers.

The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with a salary range of $50,000 to $100,000 per year based on your skills and experience.

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