AI Game Designer (UE)

Responsibilities:

• Designing AI bot gameplay ("feature-owning" a bot) – from initial concept (in collaboration with other team members) to full implementation;
• Writing feature documentation, coordinating with other teams, and assigning tasks to animators, VFX artists, programmers, etc.;
• Tuning gameplay mechanics (animation frame data, timing, abilities, damage, indicators, etc.);
• Developing AI behavior and prototyping mechanics in UE5;
• Generating ideas to improve core game systems – combat system, AI, movement mechanics;
• Collaborating with combat system designers and boss designers on related features.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of experience as a game designer in core gameplay;
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, experience with UE Blueprints, and familiarity with the Gameplay Ability System.
• Fluent communication in Russian.

Would be a plus:

• Technical background (e.g., technical education, experience as a programmer or technical game designer);
• Experience in full-cycle game development;
• Experience working in large teams;
• Experience designing bosses or other enemy AI in single-player games (non-commercial projects and prototypes considered);
• Collaborating with combat system designers on related features.
• Hands-on gaming experience with action genre games.