Senior Gameplay Designer - Weapons/Combat (Apex Legends)

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to join our Apex Legends team, focusing on creating exciting and innovative new weapons and combat systems. As a Senior Game Designer, you will work on new weapons and combat systems from early prototype through release, and ensure our combat sandbox is a strong competitive experience.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other disciplines to create concepts for new weapons
• Develop playtestable prototypes using existing assets
• Oversee the production of weapons and combat systems, including tuning, polishing, and writing robust scripts
• Communicate the vision for weapons and combat systems to cross-functional teams
• Ensure high-quality releases by bug fixing, balancing, and refining combat systems
• Work with other designers to improve multiple aspects of Apex Legends
• Frequently playtest and provide high-quality feedback

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of 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
• Experience playing and analyzing live games
• Strong opinions on game improvement and a drive to implement them