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AI Designer

People Can Fly

AI Designer

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Creating, pitching, and prototyping gameplay ideas for core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics and systems, combat characters, their feel, behavior, abilities, and encounters in various settings
    • Implementing combatant character with animations and behavior using state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects & combat encounters with arena layouts, and pacing using provided level design tools and various other scripting systems
    • Creating designs documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other means of sharing all the necessary information with involved teams
    • Collaborating with multiple disciplines, ensuring the correct partners are involved and informed throughout the development process
    • Remaining current on industry trends, including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • At least 3+ years of experience in the production of games for consoles and PC
    • 2+ years of experience shipping AAA third-person melee combat titles in AI, combat, or systems design roles
    • At least 1 shipped title in an AI or combat designer role, with a history of successful features
    • Good knowledge of Unreal Engine 4
    • Working proficiency with Unreal Engine Editor
    • Exceptional ability to conceptualize, pitch, and implement game systems and features using various tools, technology, and visual language
    • A Clear understanding of creative and game development processes
    • Experience with online action games
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
    • Open-minded team player attitude
    • Strong work ethic and self-motivated
    • Passionate about playing and making video games

    NICE TO HAVE

    • Familiarity with scripting languages and/or programming
    • Good 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 (JIRA, Confluence)

     

    Additional Information

    WHAT WE OFFER

    • 100% company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision plans 
    • Company-paid holidays and an attractive paid time off policy which includes 4 weeks of vacation
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance
    • Flexible Savings Account Programs
    • Commuter Tax benefits 
    • Discounted gym memberships to keep our staff healthy and happy
    • An informal atmosphere, no dress code, no unwanted formalities