About the role
Company Overview
From dodgeball in the streets to racetracks in your living room, we've always been more interested in asking "what if?" than following a roadmap. Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company.
Velan Studios is entering pre-production on an exciting new third-person shooter concept and is looking for an experienced Combat Designer who can drive critical early-stage design decisions and then lead the implementation of compelling combat design throughout the project.
Responsibilities
- Create compelling combat design and traversal sets for playable characters
- Define the combat behaviors of enemies, allies, and bosses
- Collaborate closely in cross-discipline teams with artists, animators, audio designers, and gameplay programmers
- Implement key systems in partnership with engineering teams
- Work closely as a team lead with the Game Director to shape and implement compelling combat designs
Requirements
- 5+ years of design experience
- At least one shipped title as a combat designer in action, shooter genres
- Ability to lead a small cross-discipline sub-team on a mid- or large-size development project
- General scripting proficiency
- Solid cross-disciplinary communication skills
Big Plusses
- Experience in 3rd person controller-based shooter combat in an action-adventure setting
- Experience designing co-op gameplay
- Experience with quick initial gameplay prototyping to prove/disprove direction
Working Conditions & Location
- Workplace Type: Hybrid or on-site. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Studio Locations: Troy, NY & Toronto, ON
- Diversity & Inclusion: Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
Compensation & Salary Range
The actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.
- US Salary Range:
- Senior: $80,000 - $115,000 USD
- Specialist: $100,000 - $130,000 USD
- Canada Salary Range:
- Senior: $75,000 - $110,000 CAD
- Specialist: $95,000 - $125,000 CAD