AI Designer

Location: United States (Remote)

Company

hirify.global is an independent game-development studio creating multiplayer, shooter, and live-service games in Unreal Engine.

What you will do

• Design AI/NPC features from initial concepts and paper sketches through documentation and in-game implementation.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on playable features in Unreal Engine 5.
• Own AI/NPC design features, drive milestones, and identify and fix design bugs.
• Implement assets in-engine and manage files through source control.
• Collaborate with engineering, art, production, and stakeholders on project goals, priorities, and vision.
• Maintain design documentation, manage Jira items, and use playtest feedback to define action items.

Requirements

• 5+ years of game design experience.
• Designed, developed, and shipped at least two PC or console titles.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 and core UI components.
• Experience implementing NPCs and using Blueprints, the Gameplay Ability System, State Machines/Trees, and NavMesh.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and adaptation skills, including the ability to explain design thinking and game mechanics to management.
• Completion of an AI/NPC design test during the application process.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families.
• Stock options, bonuses, disability and life insurance, and retirement savings with matching.
• Generous paid time off and studio closure periods.
• Career advancement, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Several studio-wide opportunities each year to connect, play, and build relationships.