Senior AI Designer

TL;DR

Senior AI Designer (AI/Gamedev): Owning the design vision for AI-focused features, crafting high-quality player-facing AI behaviors and abilities using behavior trees and visual scripting with an accent on creating quick prototypes for new ideas, iterating based on playtest feedback, and defining a cohesive AI vision. Focus on collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality player experiences and maintaining clear design documentation.

Location: This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Salary: California: $158,988—$233,182 USD; Washington: $144,535—$211,984 USD

Company

hirify.global makes award-winning games and engine technology, including Unreal Engine, empowering creators across various industries.

What you will do

• Own the design vision for AI-focused features.
• Craft high-quality, player-facing AI behaviors and abilities using behavior trees and visual scripting.
• Create quick prototypes to try out and demonstrate new ideas in the game.
• Collaborate with team members from various disciplines to deliver high-quality experiences to our players.
• Cooperate with other designers from the AI team to define and promote a cohesive vision for AI in your project.
• Use playtest feedback to iterate and improve AI features and maintain clear design documentation.

Requirements

• Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Designer.
• Experience developing AI for a highly systemic environment.
• Experience creating behavior trees and using visual scripting.
• A creative approach that can surprise and amaze players with new ideas and experiences.
• Talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations.
• Team player with good communication skills (verbal and written).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision HRA with 100% premium coverage for you and dependents.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.