Game Designer (Gameplay & Combat)

Location: Hybrid, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Company

hirify.global Brisbane is a video game studio developing cross-platform games, including Bluey’s Happy Snaps and unannounced projects, with more than 130 professionals across multiple disciplines.

What you will do

• Support the development and refinement of combat mechanics, including attack and defense loops and enemy AI behaviours.
• Design and implement gameplay systems covering movement, interaction, and core gameplay loops.
• Create, script, and place combat encounters with Level Designers to maintain balanced pacing and challenge.
• Use Unreal Engine tools and Blueprints to prototype features and implement design changes directly in the game.
• Iterate on game feel, timing, feedback, responsiveness, combat values, and gameplay balance using playtest data.
• Collaborate with Senior Designers, Animators, and Engineers, and maintain clear technical documentation.

Requirements

• 3–6+ years of professional game design experience, with demonstrated skill and strong interest in gameplay and combat systems.
• Professional studio experience with at least one shipped title or significant contribution to a major project.
• Strong hands-on Unreal Engine experience, specifically using Blueprints to implement and iterate on gameplay features.
• Solid understanding of combat design and gameplay principles, including telegraphing, pacing, and player feedback loops.
• Comfort with rapid prototyping, iterative refinement, and trial-and-error design processes.
• Proactive collaborative approach, ability to take direction from senior leadership, and willingness to provide creative input.
• Passion for action-adventure games and contributing to a polished, high-quality experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model supporting work–life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities, mentorship, training programs, industry events, and speaking opportunities.
• Private health insurance, fitness subsidies, mental health and wellbeing support, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and additional paid leave.
• Subsidised car parking, employee referral bonuses, and a relaxation space with a massage chair.
• Free coffee, daily snacks and light breakfast, Friday social drinks, game tournaments, rooftop terrace, games room, and branded merchandise.
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive workplace with opportunities to contribute, learn, and grow.

Hiring process

• First stage: qualification call with the recruitment team.
• Second stage: interview with the Design Director.
• Third stage: to be confirmed.