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Character Designer

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Passionate about game design, the full-time Character Designer will create engaging characters that enhance gameplay, collaborating remotely with teams to develop combat mechanics and implement features from concept to release.
Key responsibilities

Design characters that introduce new gameplay hooks and enhance player experience
Develop and oversee combat mechanics, weapons, and character abilities
Collaborate with animators and programmers to prototype and implement character features

Required qualifications

At least 2 years of experience as a Character Designer on multiple titles, with a proven track record from ideation to release
Strong passion for third-person combat mechanics and familiarity with a variety of game titles
Experience in creating thematic characters with distinct strengths, weaknesses, and counterplay
Hands-on experience with prototypes and familiarity with UE5 blueprints for designing abilities