Lead combat design decisions with Velan Studios’ Game Director while collaborating across disciplines on a hybrid or onsite basis.This Combat Designer will help define a current third-person shooter during pre-production and guide implementation throughout the project. The focus includes combat mechanics, traversal, enemy behaviors, prototyping, and cross-discipline team leadership.Key Responsibilities:

Drive early-stage combat design decisionsLead implementation of compelling combat mechanicsDefine enemy, ally, and boss behaviorsCollaborate with artists, animators, audio, and programmersLead a cross-discipline subteam with the Game DirectorRequirements:

Five or more years of design experienceAt least one shipped action or shooter titleAbility to lead small project subteamsGeneral scripting proficiencySolid cross-disciplinary communication skillsUse combat design leadership, scripting, and collaboration skills to shape Velan Studios’ forthcoming action shooter.

📌 Combat Designer Game Development Lead (Winnipeg)
🏢 Velan Studios
📍 Winnipeg