Senior Combat Designer

Abstraction

. Design, build and implement enemies end-to-end in Unreal Engine 5, from behaviour concept to polished, shippable character .

Posted 11/5/2026contractRemote • Netherlands, Germany, United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enemy characters in Unreal Engine 5, with a strong focus on melee combat mechanics, AI behavior, and motion capture integration. Proficient in collaborating across departments to enhance enemy creation workflows while adhering to technical constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unreal Engine 5Enemy AI BehaviourMelee Combat DesignMotion Capture IntegrationGame Designer Credits

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Hard Skills

Animation MontagesCombat Flow DesignState TreesScripting Combat EncountersTechnical Requirements Identification

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Industry-Standard SoftwareGame EnginesAnimation BlendingMotion Warping

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Video Game DesignBachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

AAA TitlesGame DesignPC PlatformsConsole Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build and implement enemies end-to-end in Unreal Engine 5, from behaviour concept to polished, shippable character
Design realistic, grounded melee combat, including enemy movesets, attack patterns, hit reactions and combat flow
Process and integrate motion capture data for enemy attacks, reactions and locomotion
Set up and adjust Animation Montages, tuning attack timing, anticipation, active frames and recovery
Configure animation blending and motion warping so enemies track, close distance and connect with the player convincingly
Build and maintain enemy AI behaviour using State Trees, including decision-making, attack selection, group coordination and reactions
Script and balance combat encounters through playtests and feedback
Collaborate with other departments to identify technical requirements and improve enemy-creation tools and workflows
Document enemy movesets, behaviours and tuning values
Adapt to technical constraints involving animation budgets, engine specifics and framerate targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Video Game Design, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
6-8 years of experience working in games in a relevant design role
Game Designer credits on at least 2+ released AAA titles
Specialised knowledge in industry-standard software package tools
Specialised knowledge and understanding of commonly used game engines, such as Unreal or similar proprietary engine
Understanding of PC and console platforms sufficient to follow technical discussions
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English
Very good presentation and pitch skills
Employees must be based in the Netherlands, Germany, or the UK; freelancers from other regions may be accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fixed 3-month contract, with possible extension beyond the initial 3 months
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge game experiences and renowned AAA IPs
Inclusive and equitable work environment
40 hours per week (referenced in the application form)