Senior AI Game Designer

Accountabilities

• 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.

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.
• Programming knowledge, experience on premium PC or console titles, or previous work on horror, action, or adventure games would be considered an advantage.
• A creative mindset with a passion for building cinematic, atmospheric, and memorable gameplay experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $135,000 to $177,000 USD, depending on experience and work location within the United States.
• Remote work opportunity.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile gaming franchise within a fast-growing creative environment.