Senior AI Game Designer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior AI Game Designer (Unreal Engine): Designing and implementing systemic NPCs for combat and experiential moments with an accent on behavior graphs and systemic combat encounters. Focus on creating compelling NPC movement, collaborating with technical animators, and prototyping mechanics in blueprints.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $135,000 – $177,000 USD annually

Company

Startup multimedia studio best known for the hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime".

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and balancing of AI systems.
• Create behavior graphs for diverse types of AI entities.
• Partner with technical animators to develop compelling movement and behaviors.
• Collaborate with AI engineers on perception and enemy behavior systems.
• Prototype mechanics and AI behavior using Blueprints.
• Maintain design documentation in Confluence and manage feature scope in Jira.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game design experience.
• Experience with at least one shipped title where you worked directly on systemic AI.
• Direct experience designing behavior graphs.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine or an equivalent visual scripting language.
• Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on gameplay mechanics.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience working on horror titles.
• General programming understanding.
• Experience with premium PC or console titles.
• A flair for creating cinematic experiences and spectacle.

Culture & Benefits

• Profit sharing and 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
• FSA/HSA accounts.