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Senior Combat Designer - Unannounced Survival Game

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We Want You
A new world and a new journey await you. It is a world different from any other
Blizzard has built.
If you’re a passionate game developer, and, well, a good human being, then we’d love to talk to you. We have a new AAA survival game in the works, set in a new IP for PC/Console. It’s going to be amazing, and we’d love to bring you along for the ride. Together, we’ll build something big, bold, and beautiful.
As a Senior Combat Designer, you will increase focus and quality on the various pillars of combat within our game. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing mechanics in pursuit of intuitiveness, fantasy, and a satisfying feel.
Additionally, you will be designing and refining the systems that generate purpose and satisfaction for combat, aligning with Blizzard’s core value of Gameplay First.
We believe our team is good. Really good. Granted, we’re obviously biased. But we also believe there are lots of developers out there who can make us even better.
You could be one of those people. If you’re looking for a team where inclusion, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration are all seen as critically important, we believe our team could be a phenomenal fit for you. Join us and help craft our future!

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We've transitioned to a work-from-home model, and we're continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

We need your help with:

• Analyzing, pitching, prototyping, balancing, and developing core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics/systems for an unannounced project.
• Advocating for feel, feedback, and intuitive mechanics for all aspects of moment-to-moment play.
• Developing creative concepts and drive them to completion.
• Leveraging technical experience to implement systems inside a proprietary design tool.
• Collaborating and coordinate with multiple disciplines.
• Remaining current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence.
  

You’re good at:

• Communicating design vision and aligning vision within the team.
• Having a broad, extensive player experience with FPS and action games, both single-player and online.
• Analyzing combat feel
• Understanding player motivations
• Demonstrating your scripting skills.
• Self-critiquing and accepting outside feedback.
• Being self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
  

Extra awesome points for:

• Deep understanding of systems design, player psychology, and emerging industry trends.
• Experience designing melee weapon systems
• Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity and Unreal.
• Previous work on combat mechanics.
  

You’ll need to provide us with:

• Your Resume
• Links to any writing samples or portfolio
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .