Combat Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Combat Designer (Gamedev): Designing tactical and engaging combat encounters for high-caliber RPGs with an accent on novel challenges and combat mechanics. Focus on implementing encounters using Unreal Engine or Unity and collaborating across art and narrative departments to ensure production alignment.

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Company

hirify.global is a multi-award-winning developer renowned for high-quality RPGs such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2.

What you will do

• Devise and take ownership of tactical, engaging combat encounters with novel and memorable challenges.
• Coordinate asset requests with Art, Narrative, and Scripting departments to ensure alignment.
• Master internal tools and proactively report bugs and UX issues for improvement.
• Act as a primary knowledge source for combat encounters, tracking changes in mechanics and rules.
• Monitor and resolve issues that negatively impact the overall combat experience.
• Advocate for player motivations and expectations to refine game design.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a design position with a solid understanding of combat encounter mechanics.
• Meaningful implementation experience using tools such as Unreal Editor or Unity.
• At least one shipped title, having contributed from pre-production to the final product.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication to effectively convey design and guide cross-discipline collaboration.
• Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines independently.

Nice to have

• Passion for deep combat mechanics and world-building.
• Programming skills in C, C++, Lua, or C#.
• An obsessive eye for detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within an international team of over 500 employees across 7 global studios.
• Open and collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed and encouraged.
• Guidance from a managerial team of highly experienced game developers.
• Inclusive environment with various studio and employee-organized activities.
• Strong commitment to quality based on listening to community feedback.