Senior Boss Encounter Designer – Sanzaru Game Studio Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Job Listing ID:

4290052

Job Title:

Senior Boss Encounter Designer –

Sanzaru Game Studio Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

06/12/2025

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Summary:

Summary:

Sanzaru is looking for a talented Combat Designer to collaborate, craft, and elevate virtual reality combat experiences. As a Combat Designer, you will work directly with the Game Directors and discipline leads to evolve traditional combat to a truly visceral experience in virtual reality. You’ll own and carry designs from start to finish, working closely with cross-functional teams. A heavy emphasis will be on moment-to-moment play testing and tuning to ensure the most compelling combat experiences.

Required Skills:

Senior Boss Encounter Designer –

Sanzaru Game Studio Responsibilities:

Work directly with cross-functional teams to create epic and engaging experiences Own and drive vision from start to completion by collaborating with art, engineering, and animation Design and implement high-quality combat scenarios, such as boss fights Establish satisfying risk/reward, flow, and feel Develop, experiment, and prototype combat experiences Manage all aspects of combat design including animation, code, and gameplay needs Evolve and understand what makes combat fun and rewarding Effectively communicate regularly and problem solve with leadership Evaluate features needed to improve and streamline implementation of gameplay systems Understand and adhere to hardware limitations using creative solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of industry experience working on different platforms Shipped 2+ AAA titles on high-end platforms Hardcore gamer that understands combat and systems design inside and out Demonstrated experience assessing system architecture and combat design needs Working knowledge of Unreal Engine, specifically scripting and UE blueprint Understands the specific development challenges within a VR environment Experience multi-tasking and adapting easily to change Proven communication skills and experience interacting effectively Familiar with creating boss fights and combat scenarios

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Animation or code background and/or in a related field Experience in

VR Public Compensation:

$137,000/year to $193,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

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