Senior Combat Designer - Armature Game Studio

Facebook; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 137,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Combat Designer, where your expertise in combat and enemy design will shape immersive VR experiences. Collaborate with creative minds to innovate AAA combat systems, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and blueprint scripting. This role offers the chance to push the boundaries of VR gameplay and engage with cutting-edge technology. If you're passionate about creating compelling gaming experiences and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values creativity and collaboration while making significant contributions to the future of gaming.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game design, particularly in combat and enemy design.
• Proven problem-solving skills and innovative solutions in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for core combat systems and VR player actions.
• Implement gameplay prototypes using UE5 and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Combat Design

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprint Scripting

Technical Problem Solving

VR Development

Collaboration Across Disciplines

Tools

Unreal Engine

Content Development Tools

Job description

Summary:

Armature is a proud part of the Reality Labs organization at Meta. We are seeking an experienced Combat Designer with proven experience in combat and enemy design. You will have a thorough understanding of systems design, Unreal Engine 5, blueprint scripting, technical problem solving and VR-specific gameplay and development. The candidate will work closely with other designers, engineers and artists to create immersive, innovative, AAA combat experiences for VR.

Required Skills:

Senior Combat Designer - Armature Game Studio Responsibilities:

1. Work directly with the Creative Director to lead the moment-to-moment design, pacing and flow for core combat systems - including the development of innovative VR player and enemy actions, systems for managing spawning and encounters, considerations for player skill level and fun factor.
2. Implement prototype gameplay examples using the UE5 editor, including blueprint scripting.
3. Work closely with content and engineering teams on final gameplay implementation to ensure the design goals are realized.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to gameplay and general design implementation.
5. Work with the production group to develop milestone goals and planning, identifying tasking, time estimates, and blockers to the team’s work.
6. Keep up-to-date with the latest Unreal technology and VR development techniques necessary to perform assigned tasks.
7. Cleanly execute and complete tasks in a timely fashion.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience working as a Designer in a game studio.
2. Experience working as a combat and enemy designer on a large-scale shipped title.
3. Experience in Unreal Engine development, including blueprint scripting.
4. Experience collaborating across disciplines to implement polished, high quality features.
5. Proven problem-solving experience, adept at creating innovative solutions to complex design problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with VR.
2. In-depth knowledge of content development tools.
3. Experience developing AAA console and/or VR products.
4. Experience generating milestone goals and tasking for their team.

Public Compensation:

$137,000/year to $193,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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