Lead AI Designer - Shape Advanced NPC AI & Gameplay

Epic Games; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 152,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Vancouver is looking for an experienced Lead AI Designer to lead a team in creating innovative gameplay features. Responsibilities include owning the design and vision for AI NPCs, crafting AI behaviors, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience shipping AAA titles, strong technical skills in behavior trees, and an empathetic player-focused approach. Competitive benefits and a substantial salary range are offered.

Benefits

100% coverage for employee and dependent benefits

Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match

Mental well-being program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Lead Game Designer role, with experience managing a team.
• Experience with behavior trees and visual scripting.
• Ability to empathize with players and understand their motivations.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, vision, and outcome for features related to AI NPCs.
• Oversee and craft high-quality AI behaviors and abilities.
• Lead and develop the design team, fostering a collaborative environment.

Skills

Experience shipping multiple AAA titles

Development of AI for highly systemic environments

Creating behavior trees

Creative approach

Empathy towards players

Organizational skills

Solution-oriented problem solving

Job description

A leading game development company in Vancouver is looking for an experienced Lead AI Designer to lead a team in creating innovative gameplay features. Responsibilities include owning the design and vision for AI NPCs, crafting AI behaviors, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience shipping AAA titles, strong technical skills in behavior trees, and an empathetic player-focused approach. Competitive benefits and a substantial salary range are offered.