Senior Combat Designer - Last Sentinel

at  Lucid Games Ltd

Start: Immediate
Duration: Permanent
Location: Liverpool or Remote (UK)
We’re looking for a Senior Combat Designer, to join the team working on an exciting new open world IP. As part of the gameplay design team the Senior Combat Designer will play a key part in shaping the combat experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating thrilling combat mechanics and encounters.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience on third person actions games as a combat designer
• Experience with melee action or third person shooter combat systems
• Desire to create excellent moment to moment gameplay.
• Passion for combat and action games

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with other departments to bring core features to life
• Create and maintain combat system documentation
• Champion player experience and combat gameplay
• Design melee and ranged combat systems, enemies and encounters
• Analyse play test feedback to improve the combat systems
• Mentor junior designers
• Collaborate with animation, engineering, art and audio teams to create visceral and stylish combat

The interview process for the Senior Combat Designer role is made up of 3 stages:

• First interview (45 – 60 minutes) – An interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with members of our Design team. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
• Second Interview (30 minutes) - An interview with our Studio Creative Director to discuss your experience, ways of working and the position on offer.
• Final interview (30 minutes) – A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture