Game Designer - Enemies and Bosses

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• Are you excited about creating and designing unforgettable enemies and bosses? • As a Designer specializing in Enemies and Bosses at Digital Extremes, you will play a key role in shaping the combat encounters for Warframe. • Collaborating closely with design, animation, and programming teams, you will develop unique enemy behaviors and epic boss battles that push the limits of gameplay. • Our ideal candidate is a designer who is passionate about action games, understands player feedback, and excels in crafting dynamic, complex, and memorable enemies and bosses. • You will have the opportunity to innovate on existing mechanics and introduce new gameplay experiences, contributing to the evolution of Warframe's intense combat.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Combat Designer or related role in the video game industry, with a focus on enemies and bosses. • Proven experience designing and implementing enemy AI, behaviors, and boss encounters for action-oriented games, ideally in live service or multiplayer environments. • Must have experience working on a 1st-person or 3rd-person game. • Strong understanding of player feedback loops, hit detection, and animation timing to create responsive and satisfying combat interactions. • Experience with game engines and familiarity with tools for designing AI and combat encounters. • Ability to analyze gameplay data and user feedback to inform design decisions and balance combat features. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams. • Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment. • Passionate about action games and a deep understanding of what makes enemy and boss encounters engaging and memorable. • Familiarity with Warframe’s core gameplay mechanics and combat systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities • Excellent benefits and paid time off • Matching RRSP or Simple IRA • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app • Professional development and career support • Work-life balance wellness subsidies • Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE • Employee events and team building exercises