Senior Creature Designer

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Creatures Designer to create dynamic and engaging creatures for the universe of Star Citizen. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, involving design, animation, and engineering, to implement AI behaviours, combat mechanics, and develop immersive creature experiences. The role requires professional experience in creature design and an understanding of open-world gameplay mechanics.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in designing creatures and encounters.
• Experience with open-world, multiplayer, or live-ops games.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creature AI behaviours and combat mechanics.
• Collaborate with teams to create cohesive creature experiences.
• Script and prototype features for creatures.

Skills

Creature, Enemy, Encounter, or Systems Design

Scripting language experience

Understanding of creature design in sandbox gameplay

Passion for dynamic creature building

Job description

As a Senior Creatures Designer based in Manchester, you will work closely with the Lead and other designers to bring life to Star Citizen's universe through believable, dynamic, and challenging creatures. You will support the pipeline management from concept to release, collaborating with Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to craft immersive and cohesive creature experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creature AI behaviours, combat mechanics, and encounter systems.
• Collaborate with Animation, Design, and Engineering to deliver cohesive creature experiences.
• Script and prototype creature features, ensuring smooth technical integration.
• Contribute to refining creature pipelines, workflows, and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews, offering creative solutions and feedback.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Creature, Enemy, Encounter, or Systems Design.
• Shipped or maintained open-world, multiplayer, or live-ops titles.
• Strong experience with scripting language.
• Solid understanding of creature design in open-world sandbox gameplay.
• Passion for building dynamic creatures that enhance immersion.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We're developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

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