Senior Gameplay Designer - Weapons​/Combat; Apex Legends

Senior Game Designer – Weapons/Combat (Apex Legends)

Location:

Los Angeles, CA;
Vancouver, BC;
Madison, WI

Work Model:
Hybrid

Studio:
Respawn Entertainment, a division of Electronic Arts.

Apex Legends is looking for an experienced Senior Game Designer to design weapons and combat systems, from prototype to release, and maintain the competitive health of the game.

• Work with other disciplines to create the concept for a weapon.
• Create prototypes by kit‑bashing existing assets.
• See weapons and combat systems through production, including tuning, polishing, and writing robust, shippable script.
• Hold and communicate the vision for weapons and combat systems to collaborators in other departments.
• Ensure a high-quality release by bug‑fixing, balancing, and creating combat systems.
• Work with other designers to improve multiple parts of Apex.
• Playtest frequently and provide high-quality feedback.

• 5+ years professional experience as a game designer on a competitive multiplayer game.
• Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative design.
• Experience in balancing competitive game metas.
• Understanding of game feel and polish.
• Solid technical understanding of scripting and 3D action game fundamentals.
• Strong track record in design and balance.
• Played and formed many opinions about live games.
• Strong opinions on how to improve and a drive to accomplish them.

• British Columbia (e.g., Vancouver): $114,300 – $156,200 CAD
• California (e.g., Los Angeles): $127,700 – $190,600 USD

In the US, the package includes paid time off, sick time, holidays, family leave, health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and 401(k). Certain roles may be eligible for bonuses and equity. In Canada, the package includes vacation, sick time, parental leave benefits, health/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonuses and equity.

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