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Combat Designer - Enemies

Concept, pitch, and implement enemies; from general fodder to bosses

Utilize UE5 and custom tools to:

- Implement and choreograph combat moves

- Implement Blueprints to accomplish a variety of gameplay ideas

- Tweak and tune montages to adjust the timing and pacing of moves

- Setup and tune attack hitboxes and hitsettings

Work with the AI and Missions team to ensure that enemies behave appropriately

Collaborate heavily with the Combat and Animation team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Combat Design experience
• 2+ years of experience working in the Unreal Blueprint System
• Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 or Unreal Engine 5
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to see the big picture with enemy design and enemy encounters to create fun and unique experiences
• Ability to collaborate with various teams (Combat, AI, Missions, Systems) to take an idea from inception to implementation in a remote environment
• Strong command of character body mechanics, animation mechanics, and motion flow for complex actions
• Experience with montages in Unreal, with an eye for adjusting the timing of combat moves quickly
• Can quickly act out and perform actions to provide visual references for animators
• Ability to communicate effectively with Animators, demonstrating clear intent and using references when needed, to craft great combat experiences
• A critical mind towards troubleshooting and problem solving; we are looking for individuals who take initiative and create solutions
• Genuine love for making something out of nothing

Nice to Have

• Has some knowledge for basic AI behavior and can prototype ideas quickly\
• Experience with implementing combat loops
• Someone who is able to articulate complex combat designs to a variety of disciplines
• Someone who would consider themselves an action game aficionado
• Ability to prototype ideas using existing tools and animations to prove out an idea

Stoic is a fully remote, forever remote workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

$100,000 - $130,000 USD

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. Stoic is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be a future one at the studio.