Apex Systems is a leading professional services organization focused on providing solutions with real business value. We provide a customer-focused approach to building authentic partnerships with our clients.
What we look for:
We seek a Combat Designer to help drive the vision and implementation of the combat experience in our latest project, a multiplayer action game at our delivery center in Mexico. Join our talented team of technologists who work with our clients to solve their most challenging software and application problems.
Responsibilities: You will take on everything from the high-level — pitching enemy and weapon types — to the sub-second nitty-gritty — placing I-Frames, damage volumes, damage and hit reaction balancing, etc.You will work across disciplines, from art and animation to engineering and production, to make our game's combat fun, satisfying, and scalable from the early game to the late.Develop and refine our approach to combat and foundational combat systems.Pitch, prototype, implement, and continually balance and improve a wide variety of enemy types, including core enemies and bosses, to shipping.Tune the combat experience at the micro level: animation length, i-frames, damage volumes, etc.Implement each character type's combat behavior using techniques such as behavior trees, animation graphics, and blueprints.Help to define and develop internal workflows and development tools for AI behavior and attack patterns.Work with character art, animation, VFX, and Audio to ship characters with best-in-class presentation and polish.Help balance combat-related systems such as player leveling and experience, weapons, and damage.Produce and maintain design documentation and work with Production to ensure they can be implemented with time and resources available.Keep in constant communication with the team to solicit feedback and constantly hone your work.Requirements: 5+ years of experience as a Gameplay or Combat Designer on a shipped game.Extensive knowledge of current game titles, as well as movies and other visual arts, to use as reference for crafting and communicating original ideas.The ability to communicate fluently with engineering, art, and production.Curiosity, kindness, and a positive and professional can-do attitude.Valid Passport and USA Visa.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.Nice to have: Experience as a combat designer on a systems-heavy action game.Experience as a designer on a multiplayer action game.Any kind of scripting experience, be it visual (such as Blueprint) or text-based (such as Python, Lua, or C#).Experience with Unreal Engine 4-5.Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Great Place to Work and Great Place for Women to Work in Mexico.
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