Technical Combat Designer (Unreal Engine 5) – Fully Remote

Our client is a fantastic company headquartered in the GCC which specialises in creating games which is looking for an experienced Technical Combat Designer to take ownership of the combat experience for an ambitious multiplayer third-person shooter.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for making combat feel responsive, impactful and rewarding, working closely with animation, VFX, audio and gameplay teams to deliver polished, high-quality gameplay.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years' experience as a Technical Designer, Combat Designer or similar

• Strong commercial experience with Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints)

• Excellent understanding of combat systems, game feel and gameplay iteration

• Experience with animation systems, Niagara, camera tools and enemy AI

• Background working on third-person action or shooter games

• Ability to collaborate closely with programmers, animators, VFX and sound designers to deliver a polished player experience

Nice to Have

• Shipped AA or AAA titles with outstanding combat systems

• Experience designing and balancing boss encounters

• Basic C++ knowledge

📍 Location: Fully Remote
💰 Salary: USD 3,000–6,000/month (B2B), depending on experience

If you're passionate about creating exceptional combat experiences and want to work on an exciting multiplayer shooter, I'd love to hear from you.