Senior AI Game Designer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior AI Game Designer based in the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced game designer to shape intelligent AI systems that power immersive combat encounters and memorable narrative experiences in a premium PC and console game. In this role, you will design, implement, and refine systemic NPC behaviors that enhance gameplay, atmosphere, and player engagement. Working closely with engineers, technical animators, level designers, and creative leadership, you will take ownership of AI features from concept through implementation. The position combines creative problem-solving with hands-on technical work in Unreal Engine, offering the chance to influence both gameplay mechanics and cinematic moments. If you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building sophisticated AI that elevates player experiences, this role offers significant creative impact and autonomy.

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.

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