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teamLFG

Senior Gameplay Designer (Combat & AI)

$118K - $177K/yr

... game, designing, documenting, and building combat/character systems • Experience delegating work or ownership of an area to multi-disciplinary peers • Knowledge and perspective from playing ...

Combat Mobility Solutions

Sr Designer

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$92K - $98K/yr

... combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon ... Description The Senior Designer role is an experienced level position responsible for the design ...

Combat Mobility Solutions

Sr Designer

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$92K - $98K/yr

... combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon ... Description The Senior Designer role is an experienced level position responsible for the design ...

Electronic Arts

$90 - $120/hr

Senior Game Designer - Weapons/Combat (Apex Legends) Work Model: Hybrid Respawn Entertainment Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom ...

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Armada Ltd

Combat Arms & Training Analyst

MD

The Combat Arms & Training Analyst will support Combat Arms Training and Maintenance program ... It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties ...

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Lead Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance ... Proven experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped commercial ...

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Lead Designer

Charleston, SC · On-site +1

Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance ... Proven experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped commercial ...

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Lead Designer

Charleston, SC · Remote

Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance ... Proven experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped commercial ...

Side

Lead Designer

Charleston, SC

Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance ... Proven experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped commercial ...

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Lead Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance ... Proven experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped commercial ...

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Lead Designer

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Remote

Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance ... Proven experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped commercial ...

Side

Lead Designer

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance ... Proven experience as a Lead Designer, Principal Designer, or Design Director on shipped commercial ...

FS Studio

AR Game Designer -- Mobile & WebAR

Miami, FL · Remote

$158K/yr

Experience designing combat, capture, projectile, aiming, or physics-based mechanics. * Experience with physical products, toys-to-life, location-based entertainment, or connected collectibles.

FS Studio

$90 - $130/hr

Experience designing combat, capture, projectile, aiming, or physics-based mechanics. * Experience with physical products, toys-to-life, location-based entertainment, or connected collectibles.

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FS Studio

NY · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Experience designing combat, capture, projectile, aiming, or physics-based mechanics. * Experience with physical products, toys-to-life, location-based entertainment, or connected collectibles.

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Doist

NY · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Experience designing combat, capture, projectile, aiming, or physics-based mechanics. * Experience with physical products, toys-to-life, location-based entertainment, or connected collectibles.

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BAE Systems

Designer I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$40K - $64K/yr

Right now, we are seeking a CAD Designer who is ready to take their career to the next level. This ... The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat ...

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How much do combat designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for combat designer in the United States is $65,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a combat designer do?

A Combat Designer is responsible for creating, balancing, and refining the combat mechanics in a game. They design enemy behaviors, player abilities, weapon systems, and encounter pacing to ensure engaging and fair gameplay. This role involves extensive collaboration with animators, programmers, and other designers to bring combat systems to life. Playtesting and iteration are crucial parts of the job to fine-tune mechanics for an optimal player experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a combat designer?

To thrive as a Combat Designer, a solid background in game design, understanding of gameplay mechanics, and proficiency in balancing combat systems are essential, often supported by a degree in game development or related experience. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal, scripting languages, and prototyping tools is typically required. Strong communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills help Combat Designers excel within multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure engaging and balanced combat experiences that enhance overall game quality and player satisfaction.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a combat designer?

As a Combat Designer, your daily responsibilities will often include designing and tweaking combat mechanics, creating and maintaining documentation, and prototyping new features or enemy behaviors. You’ll collaborate closely with artists, animators, and programmers to ensure combat elements are well-integrated and functioning as intended. Playtesting and collecting feedback to balance combat encounters is also a key part of the role. Additionally, you may participate in team meetings to discuss design goals and align on the overall vision for the project.

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Infographic showing various Combat Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,444 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Senior Technical Designer, Combat | Unannounced Project - Irvine, CA

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Irvine, CA • On-site

$109K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

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Unannounced ProjectJob Title:Senior Technical Designer, Combat | Unannounced Project - Irvine, CARequisition ID:R027700Job Description:

Your Mission

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that cultivates the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Designer, Combat to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging combat encounters, enemy behaviors, and gameplay systems that create clear, responsive, and satisfying experiences for players. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work from home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
  • Design and implement combat encounters, enemy behaviors, and supporting gameplay systems.
  • Create, tune, and iterate on combat mechanics, attacks, abilities, and enemy attributes that deliver engaging and responsive gameplay experiences.
  • Develop and improve tools, workflows, and pipelines that enable efficient creation and iteration of combat encounters and gameplay systems.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, art, design, and production partners to bring gameplay features from concept through implementation and polish.
  • Partner with level designers to ensure combat spaces support readability, pacing, navigation, and player understanding.
  • Prototype gameplay systems and mechanics through scripting and technical design tools.
  • Identify workflow, tooling, and pipeline opportunities that improve development efficiency and game quality.
  • Create clear and actionable documentation that communicates design intent, implementation details, and system functionality.
  • Support the continued evolution of combat design practices through feedback, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to the creation of compelling combat experiences that reinforce player engagement and long-term gameplay satisfaction.
Minimum Requirements (Experience, Knowledge & Skills)
  • 8+ years of experience in technical design, combat design, systems design, or a closely related game development discipline.
  • Experience contributing to at least one shipped game, including ownership of gameplay systems, combat encounters, enemy behaviors, gameplay prototypes, or related features.
  • Strong scripting experience for game development, with the ability to independently build complex gameplay behaviors, encounters, and prototypes.
  • Experience implementing, tuning, and balancing combat systems, abilities, enemy behaviors, and progression mechanics.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and foster productive partnerships across engineering, art, design, production, and other disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire colleagues through an enthusiastic approach to game development and a commitment to continuous improvement of core skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and manage responsibilities independently, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability.
  • Experience working with modern game engines and development tools.
  • Strong understanding of combat readability, player feedback, pacing, encounter design, and gameplay iteration.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to convey technical and design concepts to a broad range of development partners.
  • Experienced and knowledgeable player of a wide range of games, with the ability to apply that expertise to gameplay design and development decisions.
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment while navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.
Extra Points
  • Proficiency with visual scripting tools such as Unreal Engine Blueprint.
  • Strong understanding of combat systems, enemy behaviors, Combat AI, behavior trees, and encounter scripting.
  • Demonstrated success designing combat systems for action-oriented games.
  • Knowledge of implementing engaging melee and ranged enemy combat behaviors.
  • Ability to mentor, support, and provide technical guidance to fellow designers.
  • Shipped at least one game for PC, Xbox, and/or PlayStation platforms.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines throughout all phases of game development.
  • Track record of creating tools or workflows that improve team efficiency and iteration speed.
Required Application Materials
  • Resume.
  • Portfolio demonstrating relevant gameplay, combat, technical design, or systems design work.
  • Examples of shipped work and a clear description of your contributions to each project.
Your Platform
At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we've been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We're on a quest to bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences ever. Hard work, iteration, and polish go into the Blizzard secret recipe, but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.
Our World
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.
The videogame industry and our business are fast-paced and continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business needs.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide. Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $82,240.00 - $152,160.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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Blizzard Entertainment is a globally recognized leader in the Digital Gaming industry, renowned for creating some of the world's most popular video games such as "World of Warcraft," "Overwatch," and "Diablo." The company was founded in 1991 and is currently based in Irvine, California, USA. Aside from creating engaging video games, Blizzard Entertainment also develops and supports a wide range of software products within the realm of entertainment. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, an element that can be recognized in its vast array of legendary games. Notably, its creation, World of Warcraft, remains one of the highest-grossing video games of all time.

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Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irvine, CA, US

Year founded

1991

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