CharacterDesigner

## Accountabilities Design and develop gameplay-driven characters, ensuring they integrate meaningfully into combat systems and player experience. Identify opportunities to introduce engaging gameplay hooks through character design, abilities, and mechanics. Collaborate closely with animators, gameplay programmers, and design teams to prototype and implement combat features. Take character concepts through the full production cycle, from early ideation to final in-game implementation. Design and refine combat mechanics, weapons, abilities, and character-specific systems with a focus on balance and player engagement. Use player feedback, analytics, and gameplay metrics to iterate and improve character designs. Support hands-on prototyping in collaboration with engineering and design teams, including working with Unreal Engine workflows. Ensure clear documentation and communication of character design intent, mechanics, and iteration updates. Contribute to maintaining consistency in character identity, gameplay clarity, and overall game experience. Continuously refine designs based on testing, balancing, and live or playtest feedback. Requirements At least 2 years of experience as a Character Designer or similar role on shipped game titles. Proven experience taking character designs from concept through to full production and release. Strong passion for third-person action and combat-focused gameplay systems. Deep understanding of character design principles including strengths, weaknesses, counterplay, and gameplay balance. Strong portfolio demonstrating original, thematic, and gameplay-integrated character designs. Experience working in iterative, prototype-driven development environments. Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint-based workflows for ability or gameplay prototyping. Strong collaboration skills with animators, engineers, and cross-functional game development teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability