Lead Weapons/Combat Designer for Apex

Electronic Arts

📍 vancouver, bc, Canada

Full-time Other-General Posted June 19, 2026

Job Description

Enhance Apex Legends as the Lead Game Designer for Weapons and Combat at Respawn Entertainment. This hybrid position requires extensive knowledge in multiplayer game design and scripting.

You will work in Los Angeles, CA; Vancouver, BC; or Madison, WI, creating and refining combat systems while ensuring player engagement and balance. Working from prototype to launch, you'll partner with creative teams to elevate the combat experience and respond to community feedback effectively.

Key Responsibilities: • Design and prototype weapon concepts • Oversee development from production to playtesting • Communicate design goals to team members • Ensure high-quality release through debugging and balancing • Collaborate with designers to enhance Apex Legends

Requirements: • 5+ years in game design for competitive settings • Experience with rapid prototyping and gameplay iteration • Strong grasp of game feel and balance mechanics • Technical skills in scripting and gamepl...