Combat Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Combat Designer (Gamedev): Crafting combat gameplay and immersive sandbox encounters for the BioShock universe with an accent on player expression and ingenuity. Focus on building an accessible FPS combat paradigm, refining gameplay frameworks, and designing AI-driven encounters.

Location: Novato, California, United States

Salary: $78,900 – $116,760 USD per Year

Company

Cloud Chamber is a development studio under hirify.global focused on creating evocative and immersive BioShock experiences.

What you will do

• Implement combat gameplay content within an immersive sandbox world.
• Develop and refine combat systems and the gameplay framework for encounters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize creative ambitions.
• Build an FPS combat paradigm that supports high degrees of player expression and experimentation.
• Design creative encounters that can be resolved through player ingenuity.
• Maintain best practices and workflows to ensure consistency and deliverability of game content.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of game mechanics, combat systems, and AI NPC design.
• Proficiency with behavior trees in Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience working with established game toolsets, pipelines, and development workflows.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and deliver professional feedback.
• Knowledge of current gaming industry trends and technology.
• Must be based in or able to work from Novato, California

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including potential bonuses and equity awards.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Retirement and investment options via 401(K) and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Generous time off: 14 paid holidays, 15-25 vacation days, and up to 10 sick days per year.
• Wellbeing and family support: mental health programs and family planning support through Maven.
• Practical perks including commuter benefits and fitness-related expense reimbursements.