As a Senior Combat Designer, you will be responsible for designing and fine-tuning the combat systems that drive progression and balancing in our AAA survival city-builder RPG. Your expertise in game mathematics, systemic design will ensure a fair, engaging, and rewarding experience for players.

• Design and balance melee, ranged, and AI-driven enemy combat mechanics.
• Develop player combat abilities, including attack patterns, stamina systems, weapon handling, and enemy feedback.
• Collaborate closely with AI programmers to refine enemy behavior and difficulty scaling.
• Work closely animation and VFX teams to create visceral combat feedback, animation, hitboxes and damage models.
• Define combat encounter pacing, challenge progression, and player skill mastery.
• Conduct regular playtests and gather feedback to refine combat mechanics.
• Maintain clear and detailed documentation of combat mechanics and gameplay features.

• 3+ years of experience as a Combat Designer in the game industry.
• Strong understanding of combat mechanics, player control, AI behavior, and balancing.
• Familiarity with animation principles and timing in combat interactions.
• Experience using Unreal Engine or similar game engines.
• A passion for crafting engaging and replayable combat systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.

• Work on a groundbreaking AAA survival city-building game.
• Be part of a passionate and highly experienced team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to innovate in AI-driven game development.
• A chance to grow with a rapidly expanding game studio backed by top industry veterans.

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey with welevel and make Solid River an unforgettable gaming experience? Don't hesitate!

Apply now and let your creativity flow like a mighty river!