Senior Enemy AI Designer

6124 TT Games Studios Limited; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Senior Enemy AI Designer to create engaging AI behaviors for their new LEGO game. This role involves collaboration across disciplines, design documentation, and a focus on creating accessible games for children and families.

Qualifications

• Proven game design experience in AAA titles with at least one shipped title.
• Experience scripting, ideally in Blueprint.
• Understanding of technical design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design AI behaviors for co-op, NPC, and enemy characters.
• Collaborate with coders, artists, and designers.
• Pitch AI designs and maintain design documentation.

Skills

Game Design Experience

AI Design Knowledge

Scripting Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

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When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

TT Games is looking for a Senior Enemy AI Designer with proven experience on console or PC titles, to take on a key role on an exciting new LEGO game based on a major IP.

• Under the direction of the Lead Designer, you will design high-quality AI behaviors for co-op, NPC, and enemy characters, supporting the vision and creative pillars of the game and IP.
• Work with gameplay coders, artists, designers, and animators to create engaging and fun AI behaviors from prototype to final.
• Ensure that behaviors are distinctive, varied, and clearly understood by the player.
• Pitch AI designs and features clearly, liaising with designers and other disciplines to ensure systems are understood and supported in the game.
• Define and maintain design documentation, ensuring clear communication across the team.
• Iterate on feedback through regular reviews to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines, understanding their roles and building positive relationships to involve them in the design process.
• Follow design best practices, maintaining stability and quality throughout development.
• Participate in design reviews, take feedback, and produce solutions.
• Play the game regularly, providing clear and constructive feedback.
• Work with production teams and lead designer to verify task estimations, communicate progress, and meet deadlines with quality.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and respect.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Proven game design experience in AAA titles, with at least one shipped title in an AI design role.
• Knowledge of game and AI design, understanding enemy and NPC behaviors, combat, encounter design, balancing, difficulty, progression, and usability.
• A passion for creating fun and accessible games for children and families.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written).
• Experience scripting, ideally in Blueprint.
• Experience developing and shipping at least one action or action/adventure game on console or PC.
• Ability to take direction and feedback well, with self-critique skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of technical considerations related to design.
• Experience with UE4/UE5 is an advantage.

Hybrid Working - This role combines remote and in-office work, following company policy and subject to change based on business needs.

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