Associate Designer - World Population

Role Overview: The Associate Designer for World Population is responsible for designing and implementing the population dynamics within the game world. This includes creating realistic NPCs (non-playable characters), defining their behaviors, interactions, and ensuring they contribute to the game’s immersive experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• NPC Design and Implementation:
• Design diverse NPCs with unique characteristics, including appearance, behavior, and dialogue.
• Implement NPCs into the game world, ensuring they interact naturally with players and other NPCs.
• Behavior and AI Development:
• Develop and script NPC behaviors using tools and scripts to create a believable and engaging game environment.
• Work closely with AI programmers to implement realistic AI behaviors and responses.
• World Population Balancing:
• Manage the density and distribution of NPCs across different game areas, ensuring a balanced and engaging experience.
• Adjust NPC placement and behavior based on gameplay needs and player feedback.
• Integration and Testing:
• Collaborate with other design teams to ensure NPCs fit seamlessly into the game’s world and narrative.
• Test NPC interactions and behaviors to identify and resolve issues, ensuring a high-quality player experience.
• Content Creation:
• Create and maintain documentation for NPC design, including profiles, behavior scripts, and interaction models.
• Develop content that supports the game’s story and world-building objectives.
• Feedback and Iteration:
• Gather feedback from playtesting and QA teams to refine and improve NPC designs.
• Iterate on NPC features and behaviors based on feedback to enhance gameplay and immersion.

Define the Criteria for Top Talent

• Experience and Skills:
• Industry Experience: Prior experience working on high-profile projects or in leading roles within game development.
• Specialized Skills: Advanced proficiency in specific areas such as coding, art, animation, AI, or game design.
• Portfolio Quality: A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional work that aligns with Gray Wolves’ style and standards.
• Cultural Fit:
• Passion for Games: A genuine passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game design and mechanics.
• Alignment with Studio Vision: A strong alignment with Gray Wolves' creative vision and work ethic.
• Innovation and Creativity:
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to think outside the box and contribute innovative ideas.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and new technologies. This is a volunteer position with the potential for future opportunities. With paid compensation down the road. “This is a volunteer position designed for those looking to gain hands-on experience in game development, build a portfolio, and collaborate on a passion-driven indie project. Ideal for early-career professionals or students looking to break into the gaming industry.