Keywords Studios

Combat Designer

Keywords Studios  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Keywords Studios are looking for accomplished and enthusiastic Combat Designers to join our Singapore based team working on an exciting, new, and unannounced project. This role is based on-site at our Singapore Studio.

We encourage both mid and senior-level designers to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Designs, implements, and iterates on combat systems, features, and content.
  • Writes and maintains documentation for combat systems, features, and content.
  • Communicates with engineering, art, and other disciplines to produce implementation plans according to design specifications.
  • Deconstructs broad specifications into actionable tasks for designers, engineers, technical artists, and artists.
  • Drive and follow-up on the production of features, ensuring communication and collaboration across disciplines to meet deadlines.
  • Playtests their designs with peers to gather feedback and inform subsequent design iterations and refinements.
  • Polishes the gameplay experience for quality and accessibility to ship amazing products.
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of design principles and trends in the industry
  • Learns from and shares knowledge with peers on a regular basis

Requirements

  • Unreal, Unity, or Proprietary engines experience.
  • At least 1 published AAA title in a proven combat, systems, or core features design capacity.
  • Proficient in gameplay and mission scripting tools and languages. (e.g. C#, Lua, visual scripting)
  • Effective aptitude in basic programming principles, C# knowledge is a plus.
  • Confident in their technical ability to implement low-fidelity prototypes to prove out ideas.
  • Effective communicators in both written and verbal mediums.
  • Receptive to direction and feedback while performing well within a collaborative team environment.
  • An enthusiastic gamer with an understanding of effective game design methodologies and the ability to clearly and passionately communicate this to others.
  • Experience or an appetite for 3rd person action-adventure games is an advantage.

Benefits

Due to the immediate requirements for this role, we are not considering sponsorship and relocation. This opportunity is for Singapore based residents only.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: APAC, Singapore

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Contractor

Working Pattern: Full Time, In-Office

Keywords Studios

About Keywords Studios

🎮🎬 We help make video games, films, and fan favourites you’ve probably played, watched, or heard.

We work behind the scenes with game developers, publishers, and entertainment companies to bring their ideas to life and keep them running smoothly. From game development and art production to audio services, localization, game testing, community support, and marketing, we’re the partner you call when you need extra hands (or brains).

We are 13,000 people worldwide. Tech-savvy, AI-aware, and deeply invested in R&D. We’re adaptable, collaborative, and used to plugging into diverse teams and pipelines. Many of us grew up with games, animation, and film. We’re fans first, and that shows in how we work: with care, respect, accessibility, and safety in mind.

Whether it’s building innovative experiences, meeting tight deadlines, or preserving creative vision across every language and culture, our services and proprietary tools integrate seamlessly with your team at any stage of the product life cycle.

We don’t always make the headlines, but we help others get there.

Among our clients: Tencent Games, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Supercell, Bandai Namco, Netflix, Amazon... #ImagineMore

Industry
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Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
1998
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