Sr Technical Combat Designer
Sony Interactive Entertainment - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079Work at Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Requirements
4+ years in game development, with at least 2 in a character combat design capacity (creative and technical)Significant experience using text-based and visual scripting languages to set-up character logic, debug complex problems, and test work thoroughlySelf-sufficient in getting to the root of a problem or issue and taking the necessary steps to find solutionsBasic knowledge of vector math, scripting languages, and code (e.g., XML, C++, Lua)Must be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement and troubleshoot assigned charactersMust have knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, as well as a personal understanding of video game fun with regards to combat and enemy designAbility to think logically with a strong level of attention to detail; should be able to break down design concepts and analyze them with regards to purpose and intentMust possess quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract conceptsMust be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production teamMust be able to speak to and discuss, in depth, combat systems, mechanics, and enemies in one or more 3rd person melee action RPG
Preferred Experience
Candidates who are fluent with the combat design choices, systems, mechanics, and enemies in God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok (2022) are preferred
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to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $122,600—$183,800 USD
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