Senior AI Game Designer
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JobgetherGame Development
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary$135,000 to $177,000 USD
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Game DesignJiraUnreal engineConfluence
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional game design experience, including direct ownership of systemic AI on at least one shipped title.
- Strong experience designing AI behavior graphs and implementing gameplay systems using Unreal Engine or comparable visual scripting technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to prototype mechanics quickly, iterate based on feedback, and deliver features from concept through final release.
- Experience working with development tools such as Jira and Confluence to document designs and manage workflows.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across design, engineering, animation, and production teams.
- Solid understanding of AI systems, gameplay mechanics, and player experience design.
- A creative mindset with a passion for building cinematic, atmospheric, and memorable gameplay experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, balancing, and continuous improvement of AI systems for both systemic combat encounters and narrative gameplay sequences.
- Create and maintain AI behavior graphs while prototyping gameplay features using Unreal Engine Blueprints or equivalent visual scripting tools.
- Collaborate closely with AI engineers, technical animators, animators, level designers, and production teams to deliver polished AI features that integrate seamlessly into the game.
- Develop and maintain clear technical and design documentation while translating features into well-defined development tasks and contributing to project planning and estimations.
- Iterate on AI behaviors based on playtesting, team feedback, and gameplay goals to ensure engaging, immersive, and technically reliable player experiences.
- Drive AI feature ownership independently, communicating progress effectively while helping establish high-quality gameplay standards across the project.
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