Senior Combat Encounter Designer

Design tactical combat encounters with Unreal Engine 5 and enemy AI as a Senior Encounter Designer at Arcanaut Studios, remotely across British Columbia or Alberta.

You will define end-to-end player experiences for combat and narrative-driven scenarios. This senior role combines encounter design, scripting, RPG mechanics, and spatial awareness. Your work connects enemy behavior, level geometry, player progression, and narrative triggers into memorable fights.

• Design and script combat spaces using internal tools and Unreal Engine 5
• Implement enemy waves, tactical AI behaviors, and logical encounter triggers
• Balance creatures with readable silhouettes and clear attack telegraphs
• Establish mission pacing across combat, exploration, narrative moments, and puzzles
• Build layered scenarios rewarding diverse play styles and player mastery

• Five or more years of game design experience
• Combat or encounter design experience on one shipped AAA title
• Hands-on experience scripting complex logic with Unreal Engine 5
• Deep understanding of RPG mechanics and progression scaling
• Strong spatial awareness and written documentation skills

Shape tactical encounters through combat design, enemy AI, Unreal Engine 5 scripting, and clear player-facing mechanical communication.