What are the responsibilities and job description for the Encounter Designer (Mid/Senior) position at Gunfire Games?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : What We Do : At Gunfire Games , we’re passionate about creating unforgettable worlds and experiences. With a legacy built on titles like Darksiders 3, The Remnant Series and Chronos, we're driven by the future of game development. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and honing our craft to its finest edge. We're looking for talented, passionate people to help shape the next chapter in our story.
Role : Gunfire Games is seeking an Encounter Designer to craft compelling and immersive combat experiences in our upcoming titles. This role will be responsible for designing , implementing , and refining creature encounters, ensuring a balance of challenge, storytelling, and cinematic spectacle. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of enemy behavior , AI systems , and combat mechanics , combined with a keen eye for animation and visual storytelling. A successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of encounter pacing, AI design, and scripting, with a passion for creating memorable, dynamic battles that elevate player immersion. This role requires both technical skill and artistic sensibility , as the designer will work closely with animators, combat designers, level designers, and engineers to bring creatures and encounters to life. Position may be performed remotely (within the United States) although ability to be on-site is preferred.
What you’ll do :
- Design, implement, and refine thrilling and cinematic enemy encounters that align with the game’s creative vision.
- Collaborate with combat designers, AI engineers, and animators to develop intelligent and dynamic creature behaviors.
- Utilize Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints, State Machines, AI Behavior Trees, etc.) to create, iterate, and balance enemy engagements.
- Define and iterate on encounter pacing, difficulty curves, and enemy group compositions to provide engaging gameplay experiences.
- Work closely with level designers to integrate encounters seamlessly into world spaces, ensuring a natural flow in level progression.
- Utilize animation principles and visual storytelling to craft dynamic, memorable fights that showcase the personality and behaviors of creatures.
- Playtest and refine encounters based on internal feedback and player testing, ensuring a smooth and polished combat experience.
- Optimize enemy behavior and encounter performance within technical constraints.
Who you are :
Bonus XP :
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the hired applicant may be asked to undertake additional tasks as reasonably expected.
Pay range : $70,000 - $140,000. Title level and base pay offered will be based on candidate’s skills, experience, and other professional considerations.
Gunfire Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Requirements :
Salary : $70,000 - $140,000
