Designer, Combat

Warner Bros. Discovery•Chicago, IL

46d•$47,600 - $88,400

About The Position

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm’s mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio’s arcade room.

Requirements

4+ years of game design experience required.
Shipped at least 1 title with a strong emphasis in combat design and implementation
Direct experience in implementing combat mechanics (with a preference on melee-based combat) on at least 1 shipped title
Strong programming or scripting knowledge and experience required
B.A. degree preferred or equivalent job experience.
Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Passion for action and fighting games with a focus on combat mechanics.
Positive attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains design documentation for player character combat and enemies.
Design, implement and iterate on in-game character actions. This includes attacks, reactions and navigation.
Works closely with art teams to collaborate on and help define all associated visual elements.
Support combat efforts through building gameplay functions and scripted encounters.
Build AI logic and behaviors for enemies and NPCs.