AI/Combat Game Designer (PC/Console, UE5)

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Чем предстоит заниматься

Design, prototype, implement, and iterate on moment-to-moment gameplay features that consistently align with the game's core vision and combat direction

Translate the project's high-level vision and combat direction into clear mechanics, rules, parameters, and actionable implementation plans

Build and tune gameplay directly in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints and project-specific tools

Own features from initial concept and prototype through testing, refinement, and final implementation

Create and maintain clear design documentation, diagrams, tuning tables, and implementation specifications

Organize and participate in playtests, evaluate feedback, and use the results to improve gameplay

Identify gameplay issues, investigate their causes, and propose practical solutions

Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure that gameplay, animation, visuals, sound, levels, and technology work together as a cohesive experience

Maintain a strong understanding of the overall combat experience and proactively raise risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement

At least 2 years of professional game design experience

Hands-on experience designing gameplay for action, combat-focused, or other real-time 3D games

Practical experience implementing and tuning features in Unreal Engine 4 or 5

A solid understanding of moment-to-moment gameplay, player feedback, readability, difficulty, and game feel

Ability to take ownership of a feature and move it from concept to a playable, polished result

Ability to communicate ideas clearly through documentation, diagrams, prototypes, and discussions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

A collaborative mindset and the ability to give, receive, and act on feedback

A genuine interest in action games and a strong understanding of modern third-person combat

English sufficient for day-to-day communication with an international development team

Experience working with animation-driven combat systems

Experience designing melee combat, firearms, or systems that combine the two

Experience developing enemy archetypes, bosses, group tactics, or combat encounters

A great team with a friendly and informal work environment (we share colleagues' interests, play video games together, and organize internal game jams)

Support of professional development, participation in specialized conferences and educational events

Remote work from all over the world

Working hours from 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3) with possibility of adjustment

Competitive salary (depending on professional qualifications)

Дополнительно

Nekki is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience. We create games for mobile, PC, and consoles, focusing on product quality and player experience

The Shadow Fight series and Vector have been downloaded over 1 billion times, and we continue to grow and support these franchises. At the same time, we’re building new titles: SPINE and Fight Me

We are currently looking for a Game Designer to join the Core Game Design team of our new PC/Console project – SPINE

Depending on your experience and strengths, your primary focus will be either combat design or gameplay AI design. You do not need to be an expert in both areas. We are interested in designers who can take ownership of gameplay features, implement their ideas in Unreal Engine, and turn prototypes into polished player-facing experiences

SPINE is made with Unreal Engine 5 and centered around cinematic gun-fu shootouts. It's a third-person beat'em'up with a full set of PC gaming features, including a deep storyline, a unique setting, cutscenes, intriguing enemies, memorable bosses, character progression, and, most importantly, breathtaking battles with a wide array of firearms