Senior Combat Designer - Raven - Middleton, WI

Activision Blizzard
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 82,240 - 152,160 annuallyFunction: OtherExperience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Collaboration","Ownership","Adaptability"]

Develop and refine Warzone combat systems, including weapons, equipment, kill streaks, and perks, to deliver balanced, engaging gameplay for seasonal updates. Partner closely with designers, engineers, artists, producers, and animators while setting the vision and structure for gameplay systems. Prototype, test, and iterate using scripting tools and player feedback, maintaining high-quality documentation and polish across live and test environments.

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Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard
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Senior Combat Designer - Raven - Middleton, WI

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Job Summary

Develop and refine Warzone combat systems, including weapons, equipment, kill streaks, and perks, to deliver balanced, engaging gameplay for seasonal updates. Partner closely with designers, engineers, artists, producers, and animators while setting the vision and structure for gameplay systems. Prototype, test, and iterate using scripting tools and player feedback, maintaining high-quality documentation and polish across live and test environments.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, implement, and refine player-facing combat systems for Warzone, including weapons, equipment, kill streaks, and perks.
  • •Define the vision and structure of gameplay systems and ensure alignment with overall gameplay experience, mechanics, and pacing.
  • •Prototype, develop, and test combat systems; analyze feedback from test and live environments to tune balance and player satisfaction.
  • •Collaborate cross-disciplinarily with designers, engineers, artists, producers, and animators; communicate vision, expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
  • •Create and maintain design documentation, participate in builds, resolve bugs, and oversee final polish and quality control.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,240 - 152,160 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLearning BudgetPaid LeaveParental LeaveGym MembershipRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years in the games industry working in a system design capacity.
  • •At least 3 shipped titles in AAA/PC, with 2 as a combat designer.
  • •Prior and current implementation experience with programming/scripting languages.
  • •Experience balancing combat system metas including weapons, and working on games-as-a-service products.
  • •FPS experience and strong understanding of Call of Duty: Warzone systems, modes, and gameplay.
Experience:8+ yearsAAA gamesPC gamesGames-as-a-serviceFPS
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationOwnershipAdaptability
Tech Stack:ConfluencePowerPointWordExcelVisioPhotoshopIllustrator

Company Brief

Activision Blizzard
Develops and publishes interactive entertainment content, including video games and connected gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company is known for major franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, and Diablo.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2008
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