Do you have combat design experience, and are you seeking a new job in Amsterdam? Skillsearch is helping a gaming studio find a full-time Lead Combat Designer, and the role comes with an excellent salary and benefits package.
As a Lead Combat Designer, you will oversee the design and development of accessible, cooperative and replayable multiplayer combat experiences. You will work closely with combat designers, animators, gameplay programmers and multi-disciplinary teams to create playable characters and a variety of enemies.
In your first few weeks in this Lead Combat Designer role, you can expect to:
- Champion the project combat pillars together with the Game Director and Lead Game Designer
- Work closely with Combat Designers to oversee the development of multiple playable characters, their combat abilities, and a variety of combat systems
- Provide guidance and mentorship for junior to senior-level combat designers
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement combat features from concept to release at the highest possible quality in a timely manner.
To apply for this Lead Combat Designer role, you will need to have worked as a Combat Designer on multiple titles for at least 5 years, with 3+ years leading and mentoring a team. You will also require the following:
- A passion for, and a deep understanding of, third-person combat mechanics
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Technical understanding of visual scripting languages, animation state machines, and challenges of state replication
- The ability to provide and receive constructive criticism.
In return for your collaborative approach and commitment, you will receive a generous salary and benefits package, joining a friendly and inclusive culture.
If this full-time Lead Combat Designer job in Amsterdam motivates and inspires you, please contact Andy from Skillsearch at ad@skillsearch.com today. We'd love to help you get your next role.
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