Combat Designer

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our harbourside studio in the heart of Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth, England.

You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

We are seeking an experienced Combat Designer to join our team and bring engaging, responsive, and memorable combat systems to life. You’ll be responsible for designing player abilities, enemy archetypes, and encounters for a AAA FPS project. Working closely with the level design team and other disciplines, you’ll help craft the moment-to-moment gameplay experience that defines our game.

Requirements

• Experience as a Combat Designer on at least one published AAA console title, preferably FPS.
• Strong knowledge of AI behaviour, combat mechanics, and encounter design.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting.
• Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate within the engine.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• A passion for delivering exceptional combat experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement player abilities, enemy AI behaviours, and combat encounters using Unreal Engine 5.
• Prototype and iterate on enemy archetypes, attack patterns, and player mechanics to deliver polished gameplay experiences.
• Collaborate with level designers to integrate combat scenarios seamlessly into game levels.
• Maintain clear and detailed documentation for all combat systems and mechanics.
• Playtest and refine systems based on feedback, ensuring balance, responsiveness, and fun.
• Provide constructive critique during game reviews and contribute creative solutions to challenges.

Benefits

• Regular social events
• Pension
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Design

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

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