Principal 3Cs Designer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced 3Cs Designer to evaluate our game through play and provide insights to improve or change mechanics. You will take ownership of features and mechanics, leading development efforts and implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and take ownership of features and mechanics aligned with the creative and game directions.
• Leading development efforts and implementation.
• Help set quality-bar through hands-on creation and continuous tweaking of 3Cs player mechanics from conception to the final stages of polish.
• Standardize, document, and communicate (3C) features to the game team.
• Regularly update and maintain the design documentation that will guide interdependent teams.
• Collaborate closely with Programming, Art, and Level Design to align on expectations, execution, and integration of your features.
• Participate actively in the production of combat prototypes, from a 3Cs perspective.
• Adapt to technical and production constraints, reworking your design when needed.
• Propose improvements to the different tools and pipelines.
• Help to create a safe environment which allows for open dialogue and encourages new creative ideas.

Required skills

• 3Cs Design
• Unreal Engine 5
• Scripting
• Game systems
• Gameplay flow

Nice to have

• Scripting in Unreal Engine

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with character, controls, and camera in action-adventure AAA games
• Shipped one or more console/PC title

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 your home set up

About the Company

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working on a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. We prioritize honesty, autonomy, and a culture of play, ensuring that every hour spent developing our games is a rewarding use of time.