Posted 17 days ago
Combat Designer
@ Velan Studios
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Velan Studios is hiring a Combat Designer for a new isometric ARPG based on a premier fantasy IP, entering pre-production in Toronto. The role defines enemy, ally and boss combat behaviors and drives early design decisions. It is a full-time hybrid role, three days a week in studio, with a mid-level salary of $60,000 to $80,000 CAD.
Responsibilities:
- Define combat behaviors of enemies, allies and bosses
- Collaborate closely in cross-discipline teams
- Implement enemy units and encounters
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of design experience
- Boss design experience in action or RPG
- General scripting proficiency
- Solid cross-discipline communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Velan Studios
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Create Breakthrough Games That Are Magic
Full company description
Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans. We have created hundreds of games, selling millions of copies over the past 25 years. Our team is embarking on a new journey to create breakthrough experimental games that will stoke the imagination and entertain, and new kinds of experiences that push the frontier of gaming forward.
- LinkedIn followers
- 15,973
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 120
- Reported office locations
- 5 Third St., #300, Troy, NY 12180, US
- Business categories
- Gaming
- Software
- Gamification
- Extermination Service
- Video Games
- Other recorded names
- Velan Studios
- Velan Studios, Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,000,000
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Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans. We have created hundreds of games, selling millions of copies over the past 25 years. Our team is embarking on a new journey to create breakthrough experimental games that will stoke the imagination and entertain, and new kinds of experiences that push the frontier of gaming forward.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Troy, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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From dodgeball in the streets to racetracks in your living room, we've always been more interested in asking "what if?" than following a roadmap. Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company.
Are you a combat designer who obsesses about enemy behavior, abilities and hit boxes? Do you have experience collaborating with VFX artists and animators to deliver visceral, engaging and challenging combat encounters? If making sword swings, shield blocks and boss encounters feel “just right” is your jam, we’d love to hear from you about helping us make a great new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP!
Velan Studios is entering pre-production on this title and we are looking for a talented Combat Designer who can drive critical early-stage design decisions and then implement compelling encounter design throughout the project.
Responsibilities
- Define the combat behaviors of enemies, allies and bosses
- Collaborate closely in cross-discipline teams
- Work in cross-disciplinary teams to implement various enemy units and encounters
Requirements
- 2+ years of design experience
- Experience in boss design in an action or RPG setting
- General scripting proficiency
- Solid cross-disciplinary communication skills
Big Plusses
- Experience in Co-Op games
- Experience in isometric ARPG combat
This is a hybrid or onsite position. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Our studios is located in Toronto, ON.
The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.
Canada Salary Range:
- Mid-Level $60,000. - $80,000. CAD
Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.
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