Senior Combat Designer – Enemies, Bosses

Insomniac Games

. Accountable for the quality and on-time delivery of combat gameplay focused on enemies, mini-bosses, and bosses .

Posted 10/26/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $70 - $90 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in combat design, focusing on enemy AI and boss encounters, while effectively collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Proficient in modern game engines and scripting systems to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Combat Design ExpertiseEnemy AI ImplementationUnreal Engine ProficiencyGameplay System PrototypingStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Game Design ExperienceScriptingPrototyping3D Layout DesignMathematical Problem SolvingLevel EditingBlueprint ScriptingEnemy AI Best PracticesGameplay DocumentationBalancing and Iteration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVisual CommunicationCreative Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineUnityMayaAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Combat GameplayMini-Boss DesignBoss EncountersGame DevelopmentGame Design Craft

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for the quality and on-time delivery of combat gameplay focused on enemies, mini-bosses, and bosses
Implement and iterate enemy AI combatants, mini-boss characters, and large-scale boss encounters
Conduct initial design, prototyping, iteration, balance, and polish
Implement and iterate Enemy AI and bosses using proprietary internal tools and scripting systems
Collaborate within a cross-disciplinary pod with Gameplay Programming, Animation, and other departments
Write and update gameplay system documentation covering functionality and Enemy AI best practices
Gather and prioritize feedback, implementing improvements addressing clarity, balance, and playability
Support Mission Designers through best practices, training, and model encounters
Work directly on combat encounters within Missions as needed
Coordinate on game-wide combat issues including difficulty, balance, enemy differentiation, and enemy introductions
Contribute to a safe, supportive, and creative work environment
Perform other creative duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of professional game design experience
At least one shipped title as a Combat Designer
Expertise in the current state of combat design craft across the games industry
Experience designing, prototyping, implementing, and polishing enemy AI combatants and boss characters
High proficiency with modern game engines such as Unreal or proprietary engines
Proven experience in scripting, prototyping, and iterating gameplay systems directly
Experience in 3D layout is a plus
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills across disciplines
Ability to calculate figures and amounts using percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions
Intermediate knowledge and experience with level editing tools and scripting, including Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar editors
Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D modeling programs
Adobe Illustrator experience and UE4 Blueprint scripting skills are a plus
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Very good interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Background check at the offer stage