Senior AI Designer - Blight : Survival

Behaviour Interactive; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in video game development is seeking a Senior AI Designer for their exciting project 'Blight: Survival'. The role focuses on creating compelling AI behaviours to enhance gameplay and contribute to memorable gaming experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in game design and AI systems, working alongside a passionate team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in game design within the video game industry.
• Experience in AI Enemy design is crucial.
• Proficient with engines and gameplay mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enemy and boss behaviours that support core gameplay.
• Provide documentation for AI-focused features and gameplay.
• Test features in Live and QA environments.

Skills

AI Enemy design

Game design

Multiplayer games

Gameplay testing

Tools

Game engines

Unreal Engine

Job description

The role Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses : Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic . Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law. Behaviour Interactive is partnering with Haenir Studio to develop and publish their hotly anticipated debut IP, Blight : Survival. The game takes place in the no man’s land between two desperate kingdoms locked in a ceaseless war. Within this realm of death and decay, a new strain of Blight has erupted from the remains of the fallen. Fed and strengthened by the blood that’s been spilled, it rapidly spreads – turning man into monster. We are looking for a Senior AI Designer to join our passionate team working on Blight : Survival. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the game's enemy encounters, AI systems, and memorable boss battles. Working closely with the Lead Game Designer and cross-disciplinary teams, you’ll take features from concept to final implementation—crafting compelling and challenging AI behaviours that align with the game's vision. In this role you will :

• Provide relevant design vision and documentation for AI-focused features.
• Create high-quality gameplay that stays within the confines of the direction.
• Create and update all game design documentation.
• Design and implement enemy and boss behaviours that support the core gameplay pillars.
• Test features in both Live and QA environments.

What we're looking for :

• 6+ years of experience working in game design in the video game industry.
• Experience in AI Enemy design.
• Experience with combat and multiplayer games.
• Proficient working with engines

Nice to have

• Unreal experience.
• Experience with melee combat games.

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