People Can Fly Studio

Combat Game Designer – Combat Game Designer

People Can Fly Studio

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Montreal • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Create, present and prototype gameplay ideas for core and emergent combat mechanics and systems, combat characters, their feel, behaviors, abilities and encounters across various contexts.
  • Implement melee-focused combat characters with animations and behaviors using state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects and arena-based combat setups and pacing, using the provided level design tools and various other scripting systems.
  • Produce design documents, content briefs, system descriptions and other materials to share all necessary information with relevant teams.
  • Collaborate across multiple disciplines, ensuring the right partners are engaged and informed throughout the development process.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, including new game genres, new design methods and techniques, and the latest advancements in audiovisual excellence.
  • Able to act with a high degree of autonomy and initiative, and contribute to defining the combat design team's goals.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience shipping AAA games for console and PC
  • At least two years of experience developing third-person melee combat games, in roles related to AI, combat or systems design
  • Professional proficiency with at least one game editor/engine; experience with multiple engines is a plus
  • Exceptional ability to conceptualize, present and implement game systems and features using a variety of tools, technologies and visual languages
  • Clear understanding of creative and game development processes
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
  • Proven track record of creating engaging and fun gameplay, scenarios and encounters
  • Motivated, hardworking team player, willing to give and receive feedback and critique
  • Passion for combat-focused games (third-person action-adventure with combat or combat-oriented RPGs)
  • Experience with scripting (visual and/or textual) to support avatar behaviors, combat actions and hero state-machine behaviors
  • Nice to have: Good understanding of action-adventure genre design, player psychology and emerging industry trends
  • Knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max or similar 3D software
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence and Perforce Client (P4V)
Benefits
  • A benefits package 100% paid by the company (PCF)
  • The insurance provider reimburses claims 100% (up to $1,000 of services per year, in addition to family or individual coverage)
  • Full dental coverage, including dental care
  • Employer RRSP contribution of 4% pre-tax, 100% vested from day one
  • One week of paid time off during the winter holidays
  • 20 days of paid vacation and 5 days of paid sick leave
  • Free virtual health and mental wellness care sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents
  • Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment
  • The opportunity to work within a creative team with people who are passionate about what they do

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Hard skills
gameplay designcombat mechanicsstate machinesbehavior treesscriptinggame systems design3D modelingAI designcombat designgame development processes
Soft skills
communication skillsteam playerinitiativeautonomyconceptualizationpresentation skillsfeedbackcollaborationcreativitymotivation