Gameplay Designer (Characters)

Overview

We invite applications for a Gameplay Designer specializing in character development to join a fully remote game development team based in Ireland. This role emphasizes designing third-person gameplay experiences by crafting distinctive and dynamic characters that define combat mechanics and player interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative playable character designs featuring unique combat styles, weapons, and abilities.
• Lead the development lifecycle of character gameplay elements spanning concept, prototyping, implementation, fine-tuning, and release stages.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including gameplay programmers, animators, and designers to produce compelling combat interactions.
• Use gameplay analytics, player input, and data-driven methods to refine combat mechanics and ensure balanced gameplay.
• Ensure character abilities are well-balanced to provide fair and engaging counterplay experiences.
• Prototype and iterate on gameplay systems to enhance overall player satisfaction and game quality.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in character or gameplay design, with a proven track record of shipping multiple game titles.
• A strong enthusiasm for third-person action and combat games, backed by familiarity with various titles within the genre.
• Demonstrated skill in designing compelling characters with well-defined gameplay identities and mechanics.
• Thorough understanding of combat system design principles including balancing strengths and weaknesses.
• Hands-on experience with gameplay prototyping and testing.
• Proficiency in using Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints to design and implement gameplay abilities.
• Excellent communication skills suited to a fully remote teamwork environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely with flexibility to choose your working location.
• Generous paid leave entitlement plus additional studio-wide holidays in summer and winter.
• Comprehensive private medical, dental, and mental health insurance coverage.
• Annual allowance dedicated to health and wellness.
• Eligibility for discretionary studio performance bonuses.
• Provision of premium technology and equipment to facilitate a home office setup.
• Additional locality-specific benefits depending on residence.
• A supportive culture emphasizing autonomy, continuous improvement, and a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

This vacancy is managed by a partner company responsible for application processing and subsequent recruitment steps. Applications will be screened using AI-powered methods to ensure fairness and relevance to core job requirements; however, all final hiring decisions rest with the employer. Candidates' data will be handled according to GDPR-compliant practices, including use of AI tools to enhance recruitment efficiency.