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Designer, Combat

Warner Bros. Discovery

Chicago, IL · Mid

$47,600 – $88,400

Listed on Warner Bros. Discovery’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

NetherRealm Studios seeks a designer to build and balance combat systems, character mechanics, and enemy AI for action games. This role suits experienced game designers with a portfolio of shipped titles, particularly those skilled in melee combat implementation and scripting.

Our summary, not Warner Bros. Discovery’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • 4+ years game design experience
  • At least 1 shipped title with strong combat design emphasis
  • Direct experience implementing combat mechanics on a shipped title
  • Strong programming or scripting knowledge
  • Passion for action and fighting games with focus on combat mechanics

Nice to have

  • Melee-based combat implementation experience
  • B.A. degree

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