Character Designer

Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc is a forward-thinking game development studio dedicated to creating deeply rewarding and engaging gaming experiences. The company prioritizes the value of time, energy, and talent for both its players and its colleagues.

What sets Escape Velocity apart is its commitment to a fully remote work environment, supporting team members globally. They foster a culture of honesty, autonomy, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every hour spent is worthwhile. The studio emphasizes building a strong culture of play, which not only enhances game development but also strengthens team bonds.

Escape Velocity is focused on constant evolution, re-evaluating processes to ensure efficiency and impact. They are dedicated to making better games and fostering a positive, productive work atmosphere.

Are you a talented Character Designer with a deep passion for video games? Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc. is seeking a creative individual to join our team and design characters that will be central to the player experience.

In this role, you will collaborate to integrate exciting gameplay mechanics into character designs. You will be instrumental in developing and refining player combat, weapons, and abilities, working closely with animators and programmers to bring these features to life. Your responsibilities will span the full development cycle, from initial concept to final release, utilizing player feedback and analytics to continuously improve character design.

We are looking for candidates with at least two years of experience as a Character Designer on multiple game titles, demonstrating a proven ability to take characters from ideation to a shipped product. A genuine passion for third-person combat mechanics and a broad understanding of various game titles are essential. You should have a track record of creating unique and thematic characters and a solid grasp of designing strengths, weaknesses, and counterplay within character experiences. Experience with UE5 blueprints for ability design is highly valued.

Escape Velocity offers a fully remote work environment, excellent benefits including generous PTO, private medical and dental healthcare, and a wellbeing allowance. We are committed to building a culture of play and providing autonomy to our team members.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.