Senior Combat Designer

Senior Combat Designer
Vela Games, Ireland

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jul 1, 2021
Last Date
Aug 1, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

Vela Games is looking for a talented Combat Designer to help build our New Multiplayer Game.

At Vela we love video games of every type, but we know that multiplayer, when done well, has a special ability to bring people together. Unforgettable moments are created through the power of playing together. It allows players to keep in touch with old friends regardless of distance, and to forge new friendships that will last lifetimes. Vela was created with these moments in mind, and our focus every day is thinking about how we can create impactful gaming experiences that inspire gamers around the world to play and win collectively.

We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the core foundation of Vela Games; someone who is passionate about being part of an early tight-knit team laser-focused on creating a great game for players.

Can you create a combat experience that engages the player and keeps them coming back for more? Excite them with new creatures and characters? Join us and you'll help shape the combat of Project-V.

The role is comprehensive and you should prepare to take on many different kinds of tasks, ranging from core combat systems to creature and character designs. Together with our development team you will create a robust combat experience.

If this sounds like you, please apply, we would love to speak with you!

What You Will Do:

  • Driving the team in creating enemies that are unique, fun and rewarding to engage.
  • Help create cohesive ecology for our enemy units, aligning with the game's art and narrative.
  • Design player characters through all phases of design from initial concept to implementation.
  • Take ownership of the development of specific combat features and improvement efforts, from ideation through to delivery.
  • Work with gameplay engineers to create solutions for combat designs and problems.
  • Ability to pitch design concepts in a clear, detailed manner, through strong written and verbal communication.
  • Break down combat experiences thoroughly to identify and improve core combat, their pipelines and processes.

Requirements:

  • A number of years industry experience on Combat Mechanics, Enemy and/or Character designs.
  • Can design complex mechanics and systems with attention to long term impacts.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in scripting in a successfully shipped game.
  • Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
  • Excellent comprehension of what makes combat fun.
  • Ability to think logically and break down complex problems, with a strong focus on attention to detail.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience working on a live product.
  • Experience working on AI systems.
  • Experience building enemies, and player characters with Unreal Engine.
  • Design experience on coop games.


At Vela Games we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected amp; valued. We continue to create a culture where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in a fully inclusive environment. Diversity amp; Inclusion is embedded in everything we do and we are dedicated to creating a unique and welcoming environment to all who apply and ultimately join our team!

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 but transition to full time in Dublin, Ireland at a later date. We Appreciate each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

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Vela Games

Information Technology and Services - Dublin, Ireland
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