AI Designer

1 Month ago • All levels • Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The AI Designer will be responsible for creating innovative AI features for the Fortnite universe. This involves owning the design vision for AI-focused features, crafting player-facing AI behaviors using behavior trees and visual scripting, creating prototypes to test ideas, and collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality experiences. The role also includes using playtest feedback to improve AI features and maintaining clear design documentation. This individual will work within a team environment to push the boundaries of AI design within a popular game.
Must have:
  • Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Designer
  • Experience developing AI for a highly systemic environment
  • Experience creating behavior trees and using visual scripting
  • Creative approach that can surprise and amaze players
  • Understanding of player motivations and empathy
  • Team player with good communication skills
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision HRA (100% premiums covered for employees and dependents)
  • Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match
  • Mental well-being program through Modern Health
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

DESIGN

What We Do

Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for an AI Designer to join our team at Epic and will be a part of a cross-disciplinary development team that owns the vision and drive to create innovative features and content that expand the Fortnite universe.

In this role, you will

  • Own the design vision for AI-focused features
  • Craft high-quality, player-facing AI behaviors and abilities using behavior trees and visual scripting
  • Create quick prototypes to try out and demonstrate new ideas in game
  • Collaborate with team members from various disciplines to deliver high-quality experiences to our players
  • Cooperate with other designers from the AI team to define and promote a cohesive vision for AI in Fortnite
  • Use playtest feedback to iterate and improve AI features
  • Create and maintain clear and concise design documentation

What we're looking for

  • Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Designer
  • Experience developing AI for a highly systemic environment
  • Experience creating behavior trees and using visual scripting
  • A creative approach that can surprise and amaze players with new ideas and experiences
  • Talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations
  • Team player with good communication skills (verbal and written)

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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