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Role ID
206048
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - Respawn
Work Model
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

You can learn more about our studio and values at  respawn.com/studio.

We’re looking for a  Combat Designer to join our Star Wars team. Our ideal candidate is passionate about crafting engaging and immersive combat experiences, with a strong understanding of hero mechanics, enemy design, AI behaviors, and combat systems. Reporting to the Lead Combat Designer, you’ll contribute to creating exhilarating gameplay experiences that resonate with players. We’re looking for someone with solid design skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong interest in combat systems who is eager to develop their expertise while helping deliver high-quality combat mechanics.
What you'll do...
  • Collaborate with the Lead Combat Designer, Game Director, and design leadership to implement enemy designs and combat systems from concept to final product.
  • Work closely with art, engineering, animation, audio, code, and VFX teams to ensure the combat systems and enemies align with the game's creative vision.
  • Implement and tune character animations, behavior trees, and special effects within Unreal Engine.
  • Conduct research on relevant subject matter to ensure authenticity in design and gameplay experiences.
  • Communicate effectively across departments to maintain alignment on the overall creative vision.
  • Be open to self-critique and feedback and incorporate ideas from colleagues to continuously improve your work.
  • Contribute to establishing and enforcing consistent design practices, constraints, and metrics throughout projects.
Ideally, you will have...
  • At least 3+ years of experience in the games industry as a combat or systems designer, with involvement in at least one shipped title.
  • Experience designing and implementing combat systems, bosses, and/or enemies using visual scripting or text-based languages.
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine or similar tools is preferred.
  • Strong prototyping skills to rapidly test new design concepts.
  • Good understanding of game design principles, particularly with regard to timing and mechanics that feel “right” in combat.
  • A problem-solving mindset with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in cross-disciplinary collaborations.
  • A passion for melee combat or action-focused games is a plus.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, please submit your resume and portfolio. We will get back to you once we have reviewed it.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). 

PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$75,900 - $105,600 CAD
* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$83,100 - $127,500 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.


About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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