Senior Combat Designer

About the role

Scopely is seeking a Senior Combat Designer to shape combat experiences for Star Trek Fleet Command, a top‑grossing 4X MMO. You will work with a global team to create engaging PvE, PvP and co‑op combat systems that drive player growth and long‑term retention.

Key responsibilities

• Own design and balance of combat gameplay across PvE, PvP and co‑op modes.
• Build novel experiences around officers, ship technology, ships and hostile challenges.
• Create systemic combat loops that give players meaningful agency.
• Model combat challenges, economic loops and progression pacing using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, analysts and engineers to implement features.
• Evaluate performance with data, player feedback and playtesting.
• Plan for long‑term content extensibility and system health.
• Mentor junior designers and raise combat design standards across the studio.

Required profile

• 6+ years designing combat and gameplay systems for live free‑to‑play games, preferably MMO, 4X or strategy.
• Strong ownership mindset, able to take a feature from vision to launch and iteration.
• Proven track record balancing fun, engagement and monetisation.
• Comfort with KPI targets and data‑driven balance adjustments.
• Positive, collaborative approach to game development.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets for modelling and balancing.
• Familiarity with SQL, scripting or simulation tools.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence a flagship live‑service title.
• Hybrid work environment in Dublin, Barcelona or remote from London.
• Collaboration with experienced designers, product managers and engineers.