Designer, Combat

The Job

The Combat Designer will be responsible for significant contributions to game design, with a focus on combat, moment-to-moment gameplay, and character implementation. Alongside Lead and fellow Designers, the Combat Designer is expected to implement and maintain combat‑centric systems, game balance, and character tuning.

• Establishes and maintains design documentation for player character combat and enemies.
• Design, implement and iterate on in‑game character actions, including attacks, reactions and navigation.
• Works closely with art teams to collaborate on and help define all associated visual elements.
• Supports combat efforts through building gameplay functions and scripted encounters.
• Builds AI logic and behaviors for enemies and NPCs.

• 4+ years of game design experience required.
• Shipped at least 1 title with a strong emphasis in combat design and implementation.
• Direct experience in implementing combat mechanics (with a preference for melee‑based combat) on at least 1 shipped title.
• Strong programming or scripting knowledge and experience required.
• B.A. degree preferred or equivalent job experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Passion for action and fighting games with a focus on combat mechanics.
• Positive attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $47,600.00 - $88,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros.

Discovery provides a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.