Senior AI Designer (AI)

Location: Warsaw, Poland; Remote/Hybrid. The role is open only to candidates from the game industry who are based in Europe.

Company

People Can Fly is an independent AAA game development studio creating action games for consoles and PC, with offices and remote employees across Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada.

What you will do

• Create, pitch, and prototype gameplay ideas for core combat, moment-to-moment mechanics, systems, combat characters, abilities, and encounters.
• Implement combatant characters, animations, behaviors, visual and sound effects, arena layouts, pacing, and combat encounters using Unreal Engine tools and scripting systems.
• Own features from conceptual and paper design through prototyping, scripting, iteration, debugging, optimization, and delivery.
• Create design documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other documentation for involved teams.
• Conduct playtests with level designers, artists, animators, and programmers, and collaborate across disciplines to improve prototypes.
• Share knowledge, mentor less experienced peers, stay current with industry trends, and occasionally support recruitment projects with HR.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in game production for consoles and PC.
• At least 4 years of experience shipping AAA third-person, shooter, or cover-shooter titles in combat or systems design roles.
• At least one shipped title in a senior role, with a history of successful features.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 and working proficiency with Unreal Engine Editor.
• Ability to communicate and align design vision with internal partners and the target audience.
• Ability to conceptualize, pitch, and implement game systems and features using different tools, technologies, and visual language.
• Solid understanding of creative and game development processes and extensive experience with online action games.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Open-minded team-player attitude, strong work ethic, self-motivation, and passion for playing and making video games.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with scripting languages and a strong foundation in mathematics.
• Deep understanding of systems design, player psychology, and emerging industry trends.
• Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity and Unreal.
• Experience with Atlassian software, including JIRA and Confluence.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote or hybrid work with flexible working hours.
• Private medical healthcare and dental coverage for employees and eligible family members in Poland or the UK.
• MultiSport or Gympass benefits, depending on location.
• Language classes, mental health and wellbeing sessions, and personal development opportunities.
• Poland-based employees receive access to a library of games and books, office refreshments, and a pension scheme is available in the UK.
• Creative work in a global environment with colleagues across multiple countries.