Senior AI Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Develop, propose, and prototype gameplay concepts for core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics and systems.

• Design combat characters, focusing on their feel, behavior, abilities, and encounters in diverse settings.

• Implement combatant characters with animations and behaviors utilizing state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects, combat encounters, arena layouts, pacing, level design tools, and scripting systems.

• Create design documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other materials for information sharing.

• Oversee produced functions from conceptual and paper design through to prototyping, scripting, iteration, debugging, optimization, and final delivery.

• Conduct playtesting sessions with level designers, artists, animators, and programmers to refine prototypes.

• Collaborate across various disciplines, ensuring relevant partners are engaged and informed.

• Remain updated on industry trends, game genres, design methods, techniques, and standards of audio-visual excellence.

• Share expertise and mentor less experienced colleagues.

• Occasionally assist the Lead with recruitment initiatives in collaboration with HR.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must have experience in the game industry and be based in Europe.

• A minimum of 6+ years in game production for consoles and PC.

• At least 4+ years of experience shipping AAA third-person perspective/shooters/cover shooters titles in combat or systems design roles.

• At least 1 shipped title in a senior position, with a track record of successful features.

• In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine 4.

• Proficient in using Unreal Engine Editor.

• Proven ability to communicate and align design vision with internal partners and the target audience.

• Exceptional skill in conceptualizing, pitching, and implementing game systems and features using various tools, technologies, and visual language.

• Strong understanding of creative and game development processes.

• Extensive experience with online action games.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Open-minded team player with a collaborative attitude.

• Strong work ethic and self-motivated.

• Passionate about playing and creating video games.

• Familiarity with scripting languages and a solid foundation in mathematics.

• Deep understanding of systems design, player psychology, and emerging industry trends.

• Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity and Unreal.

• Familiarity with Atlassian software (JIRA, Confluence).

🏝️ Benefits

• UK private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF employees and their families.

• Gympass access for employees and their family members.

• Online Polish and English language classes available.

• Access to a pension scheme.

• Flexible working hours.

• Complimentary virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.

• Personal development opportunities and the chance to work in a global environment.

• Join a creative team filled with individuals passionate about their work.

• Poland private medical healthcare, including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).

• MultiSport card available for you and your family members or friends.

• Free library with a wide range of games and books available for unlimited access.

• In-house Polish and English language classes provided.

• Complimentary fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for all office staff.

• Flexible working hours for better work-life balance.

• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.

• Opportunities for personal development and the ability to work in a global environment.

• Collaborate within a creative team that is passionate about their craft.