Senior Game Designer (combat)

PlayStation

Santa Monica, CA, United States
Base: $145,100 - $181,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5+ years combat design experience
Shipped title as combat designer
Proficient in unreal engine or unity
** PlayStation is seeking a Senior Game Designer specializing in combat design to join Naughty Dog in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in action-adventure or shooter games, focusing on designing and implementing enemy NPC archetypes, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. **

Job Summary

  • Naughty Dog is seeking a Senior Game Designer to pitch, design, and own enemy NPC archetypes for their upcoming titles.
  • The role requires close collaboration with AI programmers, animators, and the design team to develop foundational technology and tune gameplay mechanics.
  • Candidates will facilitate playtesting sessions to iterate on combat systems while mentoring junior designers to support team growth.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** PlayStation is seeking a Senior Game Designer specializing in combat design to join Naughty Dog in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in action-adventure or shooter games, focusing on designing and implementing enemy NPC archetypes, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. **

Salary

Base: $145,100 - $181,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and incentive plans; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years combat design experience
  • Shipped title as combat designer
  • Proficient in Unreal Engine or Unity
  • Scripting with C#, Lua, or Visual Scripting
  • Experience with behavior trees and NPC AI

Nice-to-have

  • Computer Science degree preferred
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Knowledge of narrative structure intersection
  • Keen eye for character action game details
  • Embraces feedback and iterative mentality

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years industry experience in combat design
  • At least one shipped title as combat designer
  • Strong coding ability preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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