Associate Designer

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

WB Games - San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

The Role:

WBG SD is looking for an Associate Game Designer to design combat abilities and live-ops events for an upcoming AAA multiplayer action game.

The Daily:
• Work closely with the design team and creative leaders to create varied, unique, and balanced abilities and move sets across multiple characters
• Distill character designs into thematically appropriate abilities
• Maintain sweet spot between depth and approachability in combat mechanic
• Analyze user feedback and analytics data to help ensure balance of combat
• Work closely with VFX artists and gameplay programmers to develop and deliver against the product vision
• Propose novel methods of play that make use of existing gameplay mechanics
• Be mentored by more senior designers to hone your craft and focus your career growth

The Essentials:
• Strong knowledge of combat design principles, theories, and contemporary game trends
• Examples of balanced combat systems that you have designed or helped guide
• Great writing, presenting, and team communication a must
• Well versed in all aspects of combat design including UX, balance, and implementation
• Bachelor's Degree in Game/Level Design or equivalent practical experience
• 1+ year experience or equivalent portfolio from team-based project(s)
• Solid understanding of UE4/5
• Effectively communicate combat design direction, requirements, and deliverables
• Art, programming, or audio skills a plus
• A deep love of video games

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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