Game Designer - Enemies & Bosses - Remote

Overview

As a Designer specializing in Enemies and Bosses at Digital Extremes, you will play a key role in shaping the combat encounters for Warframe, collaborating closely with design, animation, and programming teams to develop unique enemy behaviors and epic boss battles.

In Short

• Design, prototype, and implement enemy behaviors and boss encounters.
• Collaborate with animation and programming teams for integration.
• Guide tools team for efficient development flow.
• Develop and balance a diverse roster of enemies and bosses.
• Create compelling AI behaviors and dynamic challenges.
• Analyze combat data and player feedback for design refinement.
• Work with narrative and art teams to enhance game story.
• Document and communicate design concepts clearly.
• Stay updated with industry trends in enemy design.
• Participate in playtests for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Combat Designer in the video game industry.
• Experience designing enemy AI and boss encounters for action games.
• Experience with 1st-person or 3rd-person games.
• Strong understanding of player feedback loops and combat interactions.
• Experience with game engines and AI design tools.
• Ability to analyze gameplay data for design decisions.
• Strong communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Passionate about action games and engaging enemy encounters.
• Familiarity with Warframe’s core gameplay mechanics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities.
• Excellent benefits and paid time off.
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mental wellness and healthcare services app access.
• Professional development and career support.
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies.
• Employee events and team building exercises.