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About the Role
Join CI Games and help shape the future of gaming by creating ground-breaking experiences. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028, we are seeking a talented Senior Combat Designer to contribute to our projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine combat systems.
- Design, prototype, implement, and balance enemy archetypes and bosses.
- Tune combat experience at a micro level, including animation lengths, I-frames, hitboxes, and frame-data.
- Structure enemy behavior in conjunction with RPG mechanics and game progression.
- Implement character combat behaviors using Unreal Engine features like Behaviour Trees, Animation Graphs, and Blueprints.
- Provide Gameplay Programmers with technical requirements for feature implementation.
- Build basic combat level setups to communicate design intent.
- Address bugs and gameplay issues to ensure product stability.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure high polish for characters.
- Create clear documentation for mechanics, features, and systems.
- Assess project progress and quality through playtests.
- Provide constructive feedback for current and future projects.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Game Design experience.
- Demonstrable prior experience as a Combat Designer or in a comparable role.
- Deep passion for and expertise in the Soulslike genre.
- Experience shipping at least 1 AAA title in a design capacity is preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of gameplay mechanics, features, and modern game design.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine and experience with Blueprints.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Open and creative mind with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Skills
- Combat Systems Design
- Enemy Design
- Unreal Engine
- Behaviour Trees
- Animation Graphs
- Blueprints
- Documentation
- Collaboration
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Freelance
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- 5 months freelance contract with immediate start.
- Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET).
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace.
About the Company
- CI Games is shaping the future of gaming with an ambitious strategic roadmap and major releases planned for 2026-2028.
- A career at CI Games offers the chance to work on creatively rewarding and ambitious projects.
- We offer a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with talented industry professionals.
Equal Opportunity
- A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.