Senior Combat Designer, Warzone Systems Lead

Activision Blizzard, Inc.; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision Blizzard, Inc. seeks a Senior Combat Designer to develop and balance weapon systems, kill streaks, and combat mechanics for Warzone from our Middleton, WI office. You will collaborate with designers, engineers, artists, producers, and animators to deliver high-quality gameplay.

The role follows a four-day onsite schedule and requires strong scripting and FPS experience. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in the games industry, 3 shipped AAA titles (2 as a combat designer), and a deep

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the games industry in a systems design capacity.
• 3 shipped AAA/PC titles with 2 as a combat designer.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages.
• Experience balancing combat system metas including weapons.
• Experience on a games-as-a-service product.
• FPS experience.

Responsibilities

• Balance and maintain core player facing combat systems for Warzone.
• Define the vision and structure of combat gameplay systems and ensure alignment with pace and experience.
• Establish workflows and mentor teammates to improve output quality.
• Investigate and implement improved development methods to maintain competitive quality.
• Communicate system visions to Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers, and Animators.

Skills

8+ yrs exp

3 AAA shipped titles

Scripting languages

FPS experience

System design

Warzone knowledge

Job description

Activision Blizzard, Inc. seeks a Senior Combat Designer to develop and balance weapon systems, kill streaks, and combat mechanics for Warzone from our Middleton, WI office. You will collaborate with designers, engineers, artists, producers, and animators to deliver high-quality gameplay.

The role follows a four-day onsite schedule and requires strong scripting and FPS experience. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in the games industry, 3 shipped AAA titles (2 as a combat designer), and a deep