Lead AI Designer: Shape AI for AAA Games

Epic Games (Portuguese); Blank (MD); On-site; USD 144,535 - 233,182; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Lead AI Designer to join our cross‑disciplinary development team, where you will own the vision and create innovative features. In this role, you’ll lead a team of designers to craft compelling gameplay AI for our players.

You will oversee high‑quality AI behaviors using behavior trees and visual scripting, create clear design documents, and drive big‑picture decisions while promoting a cohesive AI vision across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping AAA titles with AI in a systemic environment (shooter/PvP ideal).
• 2+ years in a Lead Game Designer role, including team leadership.
• Proficiency with behavior trees and visual scripting.

Responsibilities

• Own the design vision for major AI NPC features and outcomes.
• Oversee and craft high-quality player-facing AI behaviors using behavior trees and visual scripting.
• Lead and develop the design team, setting quality standards and fostering collaboration.
• Create and maintain clear, structured design documents.

Skills

AI design

Behavior trees

Visual scripting

Team leadership

Job description

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Lead AI Designer to join our cross‑disciplinary development team, where you will own the vision and create innovative features. In this role, you’ll lead a team of designers to craft compelling gameplay AI for our players.

You will oversee high‑quality AI behaviors using behavior trees and visual scripting, create clear design documents, and drive big‑picture decisions while promoting a cohesive AI vision across projects.