Amazon

Combat Designer

Amazon

1620 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

We are looking for a Combat Designer to join the New World team at Amazon Game Studios, Orange County. New World is a Sandbox MMO set in an alternate version of the 17th Century. As a Combat Designer you’ll be responsible for inventing and developing unique and exciting combat mechanics and weapons for New World. Write design documents that communicate your vision to the rest of the team. Work with the animation team to describe timings, distances, and other animation keys which result in responsive, fun gameplay. Work with programmer to create custom functionality for new weapons or characters. Script gameplay logic and integrate animations into the game engine. Work in an iterative manner, where you playtest often, get team feedback and improve your work.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 1620 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 1+ years of video game experience

  • 1+ years as an combat designer or similar gameplay related role

  • 1+ year of visual scripting or scripting language experience

Required Skills
  • Time Management Skills

  • Analytical skills (data driven)

  • Design document writing

  • Script gameplay logic and integrate animations

  • Inventing and developing unique and exciting combat mechanics

Soft Skills
  • Driven and self-motivated

  • Prioritizing skills

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

  • Verbal and Written Communication

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Combat Designer in 1620 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA is $73,074 to $104,738 per year. This estimate includes salary ranges from experienced professionals up to senior-level professionals. The salary range may also vary depending on the company and the specific position.

Additional Information
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedAugust 1st, 2022
Apply BeforeAugust 19th, 2025
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