Combat AI Systems Designer

4 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2K Games, Inc. Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Combat Designer at 2K Games, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in crafting industry-leading AI characters and combat gameplay for our upcoming title, BioShock. We are seeking a seasoned professional with exceptional design skills, collaboration expertise, and innovative thinking to join our team.

We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives, and open communication is key to achieving excellence. Your passion for game development, combined with your experience in designing engaging AI and combat systems, will be instrumental in delivering an unparalleled gaming experience.

Job Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Leads, Design Director, and the design team to conceptualize and develop interactive AI characters, ensuring seamless execution of the game's vision.
  • Act as the primary expert on AI and combat implementation, leading cross-disciplinary pods and driving innovation.
  • Create working prototypes of AI and combat scenarios, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and behavior trees.
  • Communicate effectively with content developers, sharing progress, workflows, and availability of AI and combat standards.
  • Maintain and refine assigned combat AI behavior and parameters through project completion.
  • Develop comprehensive design documentation, making it easy for others to follow and build upon your work.
  • Pursue creative solutions to enhance player expression and emergent design experiences, pushing the boundaries of game design.
  • Contribute to brainstorm sessions, refining ideas, and executing them within established schedules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute design implementation and problem-solving.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • At least one AAA title shipped as a designer responsible for AI combatants.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in video game design, with expertise in AI combat systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working with various game toolsets.
  • Detailed understanding of game mechanics, combat systems, and AI NPC design.
  • Familiarity with game development tools, pipelines, standards, and workflows.
  • Experience working in collaborative environments with cross-functional groups.
  • Strong presentation skills, with current knowledge of the gaming industry development landscape, technology, and tools.
  • Understanding of how AI, tactical space, and player verbs combine to create engaging experiences.
  • Extensive knowledge of behavior trees in Unreal Engine 5.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry-standard AI, progression systems, and player mechanics features.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range between $120,000 and $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Our studio culture emphasizes diversity, open communication, and overall well-being, allowing each team member to strive for excellence in their work and happiness in their lives.

If you're passionate about creating unique, entertaining, and thoughtful game experiences that engage the world, we'd love to meet you.

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