Job description
PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi are a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. People who share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
As a group, Virtuos has become a recognized leader in its field, has been growing faster than its peers have in recent years, and is pursuing an aggressive global expansion strategy. To this end, we are seeking an experienced Combat Designer who can join our team and help pave the way towards our new goals.
As a Combat Designer, you will help design a variety of combat setups and gameplay experiences based around combat for our projects. It is a full-time position that will allow you to work closely with our Design Director and create excellent gameplay experiences.
The ideal candidate has previous experience and has shipped projects as a Combat Designer, has experience designing memorable combat encounters using a variety of enemy types, and situational setups. Qualifications for this role are listed below, but please do not hesitate to apply if you don’t meet 100% of them.
You will:
Work with the level designers to identify, setup and polish combat encounters that respect combat metrics and quality standards.- Experience designing enemy behaviors, combat abilities and underlying mechanics to support combat feel.
- Orchestrate development needs for assets supporting combat including animations, sounds, visual effects, UI, etc.
- Iterate and improve your combat encounters based on creative feedback.
- Collaborate with other designers & offer feedback and or support to improve combat.
- 1+ Shipped AAA titles in a Combat Designer role or higher
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a design development role.
- A deep understanding of modern gameplay and combat trends in the market.
- Excels in visual, written and verbal communication.
- Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions.
- Passion for both gaming and game development.
We offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vison & 401(K) match with no vesting required)- Annual bonus
- Paid annual vacation and sick leave
- Paid Parental leave available from day 1
- Flexibility in where you work
- Research and Development Opportunities
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- World-class talent with experience on some of the industry’s biggest games
- Developing video games with some of the most well-known publishers (2K, Sony, Square Enix, Activision, Microsoft, etc).
- People focused culture
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
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