Principal Combat Designer [Remote]

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Responsibilities

• reputed company the design and development of reputed company combat-reputed company features, from high-level vision to detailed mechanics.
• Champion the 3C's (Character, Controls, Camera) to ensure a cohesive and highly polished player experience.
• Define what makes combat ''feel good'' through a deep understanding of player psychology, moment-to-moment feedback, and fluid gameplay.
• Create and maintain design documentation, including combat systems outlines, move sets, enemy behaviors, and more.
• Collaborate with engineering, art, and animation teams to ensure your designs are feasible and executed to the highest quality.
• Prototype new combat mechanics and features in-reputed company.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other designers on the team.
• Conduct playtests, gather feedback, and iterate on designs.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies to push the boundaries of combat design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in game design, with a significant focus on combat design.
• Shipped at least one title in a reputed company or principal role.
• Deep understanding of gameplay mechanics, player feedback loops, and the principles of game feel.
• Expertise in the 3C's and how they influence player perception and engagement.
• Proficiency with Unreal reputed company, specifically blueprints and prototyping.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills. You can reputed company your vision clearly and reputed company a team.

The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $165,000 – $185,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for reputed company salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet reputed company of the requirements as written in the job description. #Games #LI-hybrid reputed company, a Skydance Corporation is a reputed company media company creating high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of reputed company worlds across its feature film, television, interactive/games, and animation divisions. Recruitment Fraud Alert It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our reputed company team. Skydance will only contact you from an official ''@skydance.com'' email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or reputed company that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information reputed company team at https://skydance.com/report-suspected-fraud/. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job