IEG - Senior​/Principal Gameplay Combat Designer

Position: IEG - Senior / Principal Gameplay Combat Designer
About Net Ease Games:
As a leading internet technology company based in China, Net Ease, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “Net Ease”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, Net Ease creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide.

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Overview:
We are building a high-quality competitive football mobile game aiming to deliver a world‑class real‑time football gameplay experience. As a core gameplay designer, you will lead the design and iteration of match gameplay systems, including player behaviors, positioning AI, ball interactions, and match pacing and balance.

This role will directly shape the core gameplay experience of the product.

Responsibilities:
1. Lead Core Match Gameplay Design

Design and iterate key gameplay systems including:

Passing mechanics

Shooting systems

Dribbling and skill moves

Defending and tackling

Physical interactions

Continuously improve the game feel, responsiveness, and competitive depth

2. Player Behavior & AI Systems

Lead the design and tuning of the following systems:

Player positioning and spatial awareness

Offensive and defensive decision making

Tactical execution

Dynamic formation transition

3. Match Balance & Pacing

Responsible for the overall match experience:

Offensive and defensive pacing

Skill success rates

Player attribute impact

Match fairness

Work closely with Gameplay Engineers, Animators, Technical Artists, Data Analysts to improve animation startup and transitions, input responsiveness, ball physics, and overall match realism.

4. Competitive Research

Continuously study real‑world football tactics, competitive football games (EA FC / eFootball), and high‑level player game behaviors.

Translate real‑world football knowledge and insights into implementable game systems.

Requirements:
1. Basic Qualifications

8+ years of experience in game design

Experience designing core gameplay systems

Experience in competitive or action games

Strong system design and analytical skills

2. Strongly Preferred

Experience working on sports games

Familiar with EA FC Mobile / eFootball Mobile

Experience in gameplay balancing

Deep understanding of football tactics

High‑level player of football games

3. What We’re Looking For

A strong sensitivity to competitive gameplay feel

Passion for competitive gameplay

Ability to solve problems in complex systems

Strong ownership of gameplay quality

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