Game Designer

We are looking for a Game Designer.

Program-Ace is an innovative company specializing in software development, particularly in the fields of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), games, and applications. We are leaders in our market segment and constantly seek talented professionals who want to join our team.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): a project of a big Media Streaming Company.

Team size and structure?

1 teammate from or side and huge team on the client side.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Design and develop combat gameplay, including enemy AI and boss designs from concept to completion;

• Analyze fun factor and comprehension of combat, identifying issues and opportunities for improvement;

• Write and maintain clear and concise documentation for feature specs, mechanics, and behaviors;

• Rapidly prototype new concepts in UE5 to test feasibility;

• Blueprints & behavior tree scripting to develop and tune gameplay systems;

• Collaborate with animation, engineering, audio, art, visual effects to deliver extraordinary feeling combat experience;

• Encounter layout and gameplay tuning in collaboration with level design and narrative;

• Balance combat difficulty progression, embracing regular play-testing as a key part of the process.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 5+ years working experience in Game industry;

• Combat design experience on a console/PC/mobile title that shipped;

• Proven track record to implement heroes, enemies, bosses or combat systems;

• Passion for combat games and their game mechanics;

• Ability to think logically with a strong level of attention to detail;

• High quality communication skills, able to convey abstract concepts verbally, and in documentation;

• Excellent partnership skills — especially interdepartmental — we foster an inclusive and collaborative work space;

• Scripting experience (e.g. visual scripting, Lua, C# or python);

• Computer Science or Game Design degree a plus.

 Skills that will be a plus:

• Unreal Engine experience a plus.

Why do we enjoy working here?

🔥 Our advantages:

• The opportunity to work in a leading company. Recognized as a Global Top 100 Outsourcing company by IAOP (based on customer feedback about our services), and Top AR/VR company according to Clutch.

• Among our clients: Supermassive Games, Flying Wild Hog, Epic Games, Unity Technologies;

• Over 30 years of history, impeccable reputation, and a powerful portfolio;

• Work with like-minded people who are passionate about their work.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• We offer a flexible work schedule coordinated with your manager.

• Remote work is available, allowing you to work from anywhere in Ukraine or the world.