The Game Band is looking for a Mid-Level Combat Designer to help shape the core combat experience of an Action-RPG. If you have a passion for designing fluid, satisfying combat that welcomes a wide range of player skill level without compromising depth—we want to hear from you.

As a Combat Designer, You Will

• Own the combat experience—craft a fun, responsive, and balanced core combat loop.
• Design and iterate on character abilities, combat features, enemy design and AI.
• Work closely with animators and engineers to ensure a fluid game feel.
• Balance combat systems for engagement, accessibility, and depth.
• Collaborate with designers to refine gameplay systems.
• Prototype, playtest, and refine based on feedback.

Requirements

• Experience designing combat systems for at least one shipped action game.
• A strong understanding of combat mechanics, including animation timing, player feedback, and pacing.
• Ability to collaborate with animators and engineers to bring combat to life.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Unity.
• Systems design knowledge—especially if you've worked on progression, abilities, or other genres.

We know that great talent comes from all backgrounds, so if this sounds exciting but you don’t check every box, reach out anyway. We’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email us your resume and feel free to include any details about yourself that you'd like to share.