Senior Gameplay Designer (Characters)

About the role

Escape Velocity is seeking a Character Designer to join their team and create characters that are central to the gameplay experience. You will be responsible for the full development cycle of character combat mechanics, weapons, and abilities from concept to release.

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 a multitude of diverse analytics to improve and refine the design.

Required skills

• Character Design
• Combat mechanics
• UE5 blueprints
• Prototyping

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 set up

About the Company

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate developers working on a once-in-a-career project. They prioritize honesty, autonomy, and a culture of play, ensuring that time spent developing and playing their games is rewarding.