Senior Combat Designer - Hybrid (Seattle) with Equity

Festybay; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

401(k) match

Comprehensive health insurance

Commuter benefits

Supportive studio culture

Job summary

Lightfox Games in Seattle is searching for a Senior Combat Designer to own the combat systems and mechanics of their games. You'll work collaboratively with teams to create responsive and engaging gameplay, utilizing Unity to implement designs directly. With a competitive salary range of $120,000 – $145,000, the company also provides equity options and comprehensive health benefits.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in game design, a robust portfolio, and exceptional communication skills. Join a culture that encourages creativity and collaboration in a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio highlighting explicit ability and encounter design.
• Hands-on experience building and implementing gameplay features in Unity.
• 5+ years of experience with senior-level ownership in combat or core gameplay design.

Responsibilities

• Define, tune, and iterate on core combat feel.
• Collaborate with the Combat Team on enemy AI behaviors.
• Design and script responsive player abilities and weapon profiles.

Skills

Combat game feel

Input buffering

Player psychology

Hands-on engine tuning

Cross-functional communication

Education

5+ years of professional game development

Tools

Unity

Balance/Data Spreadsheet Systems

Job description

Lightfox Games in Seattle is searching for a Senior Combat Designer to own the combat systems and mechanics of their games. You'll work collaboratively with teams to create responsive and engaging gameplay, utilizing Unity to implement designs directly. With a competitive salary range of $120,000 – $145,000, the company also provides equity options and comprehensive health benefits.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in game design, a robust portfolio, and exceptional communication skills. Join a culture that encourages creativity and collaboration in a hybrid workplace.