Lead AI Designer

Gunzilla Games; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunzilla Games is seeking a Lead AI Designer for their upcoming AAA Extraction Battle Royale, Off The Grid. The role involves leading a team to develop AI systems, collaborating closely with the development team, and mentoring junior designers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in AI design, particularly in AAA titles, and a strong understanding of Unreal Engine.

Benefits

Flexible Working & Remote options

Health Insurance

Revenue Bonuses

Language Courses

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Public Transport Support

Relocation & Accommodation Assistance

Office Perks & Gym

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an AI Designer, with at least 1 in a lead role.
• Shipped at least one AAA title as a Senior or Lead AI Designer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop core AI systems for NPCs.
• Design and implement AI systems, controls, and interfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine 4

Unreal Engine 5

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is an independent AAA video game developer and publisher known for titles like TECHNOCORE, the blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming battle royale Off The Grid. The company operates in Frankfurt, Kyiv, and London, led by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla aims to innovate and push industry boundaries.

The team includes industry veterans from Ubisoft, EA, THQ, and creative figures like Oscar-nominated Neill Blomkamp and Richard K. Morgan.

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost
• We Believe in Our People
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate
• Open & Honest

ABOUT THE JOB

Gunzilla seeks a Lead AI Designer for our game OTG (Off The Grid), a AAA Extraction Battle Royale available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop core AI systems for NPCs
• Design and implement AI systems, controls, and interfaces
• Maintain documentation using Confluence, JIRA, and MS Office
• Collaborate from conception to release with the development team
• Mentor junior AI designers

• Hands-on experience with Unreal Editor for gameplay systems
• Manage AI animations and behaviors using state machines and behavior trees
• Work with directors to align with the game design vision
• Design and implement AI systems supporting creative and game directions
• Adapt designs to technical and production constraints
• Ensure consistency across disciplines
• Develop expandable systems for post-launch
• Stay updated on industry best practices

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years as an AI Designer, with at least 1 in a lead role
• Shipped at least one AAA title as a Senior or Lead AI Designer, preferably FPS or Multiplayer
• Experience with AI visual scripting and Behavior Trees
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 or 5
• Ability to analyze mechanics for game design
• Leadership and mentoring experience
• Understanding of production pipeline collaboration
• Strong communication skills and documentation experience

GUNZILLA OFFERS

• Flexible Working & Remote options
• Health Insurance
• Revenue Bonuses
• Language Courses
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Public Transport Support
• Relocation & Accommodation Assistance
• Office Perks & Gym

COME AS YOU ARE

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help shape our game worlds.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Apply via the website, undergo interviews, and possibly a competency test. We support you throughout the process and will keep you informed.