Game Combat Designer

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

Job Overview

Design and tune melee combat for our medieval action RPG. Author parry windows, hitstop curves, and stagger states. Collaborate daily with animators and combat programmers.

Pay Range

$50,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr (GSOBA provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.)

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet, IT Services, and IT Consulting

Location

Austin, CO

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