Job description
Start: Immediate
Duration: Permanent
Location: Liverpool or Remote (UK)
We're looking for a Senior Combat Designer, to join the team working on an exciting new open world IP. As part of the gameplay design team the Senior Combat Designer will play a key part in shaping the combat experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating thrilling combat mechanics and encounters.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with other departments to bring core features to life
- Create and maintain combat system documentation
- Champion player experience and combat gameplay
- Design melee and ranged combat systems, enemies and encounters
- Analyse play test feedback to improve the combat systems
- Mentor junior designers
- Collaborate with animation, engineering, art and audio teams to create visceral and stylish combat
Job requirementsRequired Experience- Previous experience on third person actions games as a combat designer
- Experience with melee action or third person shooter combat systems
- Desire to create excellent moment to moment gameplay.
- Passion for combat and action games
Benefits:- Remote and Hybrid Working
- Company pension at 4% of annual salary
- 29 days holidays
- Cycle2work scheme
- Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical
- Life Assurance
- Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month
- Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus
Important: The interview process for the Senior Combat Designer role is made up of 3 stages:
- First interview (45 - 60 minutes) - An interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with members of our Design team. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
- Second Interview (30 minutes) - An interview with our Studio Creative Director to discuss your experience, ways of working and the position on offer.
- Final interview (30 minutes) - A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture.
Our recruitment process typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on availability. We work our process around your availability and try to be as accommodating as possible. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch prior to your first interview and will keep in contact throughout the process. If you have any specific questions prior to this please contact jobs@lucidgames.co.uk
Lucid Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We can provide suitable adjustments during our recruitment processes. Should you require adjustments/flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Lucid, please let us know in the notes/cover letter section of your application. This will not affect your application.
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