Character Designer – Gameplay Focus

About the role

We are seeking a talented Character Designer to join a partner studio in Spain. You will create memorable, gameplay‑driven characters that are tightly integrated with combat mechanics and player experience on an ambitious video‑game project.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop characters that enhance combat systems and overall gameplay.
• Identify and implement engaging gameplay hooks through character abilities and mechanics.
• Collaborate with animators, programmers, and designers to prototype and ship combat features.
• Take character concepts from early ideation through final in‑game implementation.
• Design, balance, and refine weapons, abilities, and character‑specific systems.
• Iterate based on player feedback, analytics, and play‑test data.
• Support hands‑on prototyping using Unreal Engine workflows.
• Document design intent, mechanics, and iteration updates clearly.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Character Designer on shipped titles.
• Proven ability to take character designs from concept to release.
• Strong passion for third‑person action and combat‑focused games.
• Deep understanding of character design principles, balance, and counterplay.
• Portfolio showcasing original, thematic, gameplay‑integrated characters.
• Experience in iterative, prototype‑driven development environments.

Required skills

• Unreal Engine 5
• Blueprint‑based workflow for ability and gameplay prototyping