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Game Designer (Combat) – For Honor

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

What You Bring to the TeamAt least 5 years of experience in video game design. Proven ability to create, iterate, and balance complex interactive systems. Deep understanding of combat design principles, player psychology, and the pacing of competitive games. Strong collaborative skills in multidisciplinary teams. Active listening and openness to feedback to refine designs. Clear communication skills, both written and oral. Aptitude for quickly adapting and resolving design challenges in a dynamic online gaming environment. Familiarity with industry-standard prototyping tools and methods. What to Send UsYour CV highlighting your skills and experiences. A portfolio or examples of your work.

About the job

As a Game Designer (Combat) for For Honor at Ubisoft Montréal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping combat systems, controls, interfaces, and various interactive elements to realize the vision of the Creative Director and provide the sought-after experience for players. Your contributions will significantly enhance our unique multiplayer universe, ensuring that every encounter remains engaging, balanced, and true to the spirit of For Honor.

Your Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve combat systems that deliver fair, entertaining, and strategic multiplayer encounters.
  • Adjust hero move sets, weapon interactions, and abilities to maintain competitive integrity.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to integrate animations, controls, and visual effects into combat mechanics.
  • Standardize, document, and communicate combat design elements while keeping references current.
  • Prototype and test new mechanics, gathering quantitative and qualitative feedback to refine them.
  • Work closely with the Game Design Director to align combat with the overall vision.
  • Partner with programmers and technical designers to develop tools that facilitate the implementation of combat systems.
  • Contribute to other design aspects while maintaining a focus on the multiplayer combat experience.

About Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.

Ubisoft is a global leader in video game development, with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives enhance both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

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