Sharkmob London are working with Aardvark Swift as they seek to add a Combat Designer to their fantastically talented Design team.
The studio are experts in online AAA gaming, and have a fantastic new title in the works. Sharkmob have fostered a collaborative environment where you will be working in cross-discipline teams, allowing the teams to bring together their expertise and create the best possible experiences for players. They are looking for someone who exudes responsibility, a positive attitude, a passion for the work they produce, and who values professionalism.
Your responsibilities…
Work with the Senior Combat Designer to support the vision and goals for combat
Work with Unreal Engine to tune the combat experience for their game
Evangelise the quality targets for combat to the wider team
Conduct research across all streams of media to better deliver against the goals and vision of the combat experience for their project
Regularly seek feedback from the wider team to aid you in honing the combat experience
Assist in the development of the tools and systems necessary to deliver combat to the highest possible quality
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Shipped one or more titles in a combat design role
3 or more years of professional game design experience
Passion for games, with a love for combat focussed titles
Excellent rapid prototyping skill
Demonstrable experience delivering features that rely on timing and feel
Understand combat systems in games across the industry
Familiarity with the constraints of implementing combat in an online game is a bonus
Perks and benefits include...
Visa sponsorship for you and your family
Relocation support if moving to the UK or from within the UK
30 days annual leave plus public holidays
Discretionary annual performance-based bonus
Private pension (10% total, up to 5% individual contribution matched by Sharkmob)
BUPA private Healthcare, Cigna dental cover, life insurance scheme and income protection policy
£425 yearly preventative healthcare allowance
Flexible working hours
Weekly 'wellness hour' to be used each week during office hours
Sharkmob know the most important element of their studio is their team, they strive for a healthy and productive atmosphere in their office, they do this by providing feedback to each other, promoting a healthy work life balance, distributing ownership and making time for social activities and having fun!
