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Epic Games (Portuguese)

Lead Combat Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Lead Combat Designer to oversee the development of combat systems and mechanics in collaboration with internal stakeholders. In this role, you will work with ...

ManTech

Combat Systems Engineer

Washington, DC

$116K - $194K/yr

Will support in designing, implementing, and executing all phases of international programs, from concept development through combat management system requirements and definition. * Capable of ...

Leidos

Combat Systems Test Engineer

... Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and ... Combat System Test & Trials Engineer Position Overview The Combat System Test & Trials Engineer ...

Warner Bros. Discovery

Senior Designer, Combat

Chicago, IL · On-site

$89K - $166K/yr

Establishes and maintains design documentation for combat gameplay and systems. * Designs and builds game experiences, including implementation of characters and their navigation, combat move sets ...

Warnerbros

Senior Designer, Combat

Chicago, IL · On-site

$89K - $166K/yr

Establishes and maintains design documentation for combat gameplay and systems. * Designs and builds game experiences, including implementation of characters and their navigation, combat move sets ...

Analygence

Systems Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

... designs; integrating hardware, software, and networks; evaluating system performance and ... Support weapon and combat system certification processes, including self-certification criteria

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Lead Combat Designer

Cary, NC • On-site

Epic Games (Portuguese)
PC Games • 1 - 5K employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do

Epic is looking for a Lead Combat Designer to oversee the development of combat systems and mechanics in collaboration with internal stakeholders. In this role, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement combat mechanics while leading a small design team, delivering a strong foundation for moment-to-moment gameplay and contributing across various aspects of game design for our collaboration with Disney.

In this role, you will
  • Lead the vision, design, and implementation of core combat systems, including player abilities, weapons, enemies, encounters, and combat pacing
  • Manage and mentor a small team of combat and systems designers, providing clear direction, feedback, and support
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Art, Animation, Audio, UX, Narrative, and Production to ensure combat systems are cohesive, expressive, and polished
  • Create and maintain clear, concise design documentation that communicates combat rules, systems, and tuning to cross‑disciplinary teams
  • Prototype, iterate, and refine combat mechanics through playtesting, data analysis, and player feedback
  • Identify and solve complex combat design problems, balancing creativity, technical constraints, and production realities
  • Communicate combat goals, progress, and trade‑offs effectively to project leadership and stakeholders
What We're Looking For
  • 7+ years of professional game design experience, with a strong focus on combat systems and gameplay mechanics (including melee and ranged combat)
  • 3+ years of experience in a senior or lead design role, with demonstrated team leadership and mentorship
  • Experience shipping at least one game where combat design was a core gameplay pillar
  • Deep understanding of combat design fundamentals such as responsiveness, readability, balance, enemy design, cooperative play, and player feedback
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across multiple disciplines
  • Ability to think strategically at a high level while remaining hands‑on with systems design and tuning
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine or similar modern game engines
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and a 401(k) with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well‑being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company‑wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

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