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Senior AI Designer

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end development of complex AI behaviors and systems for combat and non-combat NPCs, from prototype through shipping. Create character archetypes, abilities, and logic that align with game vision and deliver novel gameplay. Partner across feature pods (Engineering, Animation, Gameplay) to implement, tune, and balance AI and player encounters, while analyzing feedback and running iterative improvements. Maintain high-quality design documentation and champion AI best practices across the team.

Location: United Kingdom

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Own feature development, design, and implementation of complex AI behaviors and systems for combat and non-combat NPCs from prototype through shipping.
•Design and implement new character archetypes, abilities, and logic aligned to the game’s vision and gameplay fantasy.
•Drive cross-discipline collaboration within feature pods (Engineering, Animation, Gameplay) to implement, tune, and balance AI systems and player encounters.
•Design AI behaviors that clearly communicate AI intention so players can understand and plan actions.
•Analyze feedback from team members and external user testing to continuously refine the AI experience and maintain high-quality design documentation.

Key Requirements

•Passion for creating complex, balanced AI systems that link to desired player experiences.
•Experience with advanced AI systems (e.g., Behavior Trees, State Trees) in a live environment.
•Proven track record designing and shipping complex combat and non-combat NPC behaviors.
•Experience working with Unreal Engine.
•Shipped one or more AAA game titles in an AI Design role or similar.

Experience:AAA gamesUnreal EngineLive environment

Skills:Cross-disciplinary collaborationDriving consensusCreative problem-solvingPrioritizationIndependent problem-solving

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Unreal EngineBehavior TreesState Trees

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