AAA Game Designer

5 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Climax Studios Full time

We are looking for a highly skilled AAA Game Designer - Boss Fights to join our team at Climax Studios. This is an exciting opportunity to create memorable gaming experiences that challenge and excite players.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement multi-phase boss battles using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Work closely with other disciplines to create cohesive and engaging encounters.
  • Define attack patterns, abilities, and AI behaviors to create challenging and memorable fights.
  • Collaborate with animators, level designers, and technical designers to bring bosses to life with dynamic animations, visual effects, and audio cues.

Requirements: Proven experience designing multi-phase boss encounters in AAA console games; strong understanding of game design principles, including pacing, difficulty tuning, and player feedback systems; proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting and AI implementation.

Benefits: Excellent holiday package, regular social events, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.


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