Gameplay Designer (Characters)

Responsibilities

• Find opportunities to bring exciting new gameplay hooks to characters within the game
• Develop and oversee the player's combat mechanics, weapons, and abilities
• Work closely with animators, gameplay programmers, and other teams to prototype and implement combat features
• Take character designs through a full development cycle from concept to release
• Use metrics, player feedback, and diverse analytics to improve and refine the design

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Character Designer on multiple shipped titles
• Passion for third-person combat mechanics
• Proven track record of bringing uniquely thematic characters to life
• Understanding of creating strengths, weaknesses, and counterplay
• Experience working with UE5 blueprints to design abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• Annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for home setup

About the Company

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. We value autonomy, honesty, and a culture of play.