Senior AI Designer

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Systems Design • Game Design • $80,800 PA - $149,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Elsewhere Entertainment seeks a Senior AI Designer to contribute to a new IP. Responsibilities include designing and implementing combat and non-combat NPCs, their behaviors, and AI using behavior trees. The role requires understanding animation requirements, working with in-house scripting, collaborating across disciplines, and taking ownership of character animation graphs. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of professional game industry experience, visual and object-oriented scripting expertise, and strong collaboration skills. Bonus points for AAA game development experience and familiarity with multiple game engines.
Must have:
  • 3+ years game industry experience
  • Visual & object-oriented scripting
  • Behavior tree implementation
  • Animation graph ownership
  • Collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • AAA game development experience
  • Multiple engine experience
  • Variety of game genre experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Relocation assistance (eligible)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior AI Designer

Requisition ID:

R024420

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior AI Designer to join the development of a new IP.   
 
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining! 
 
As a member of the gameplay department, you’ll design and implement a variety of non-player characters to bring life to the game’s world. 

 

As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.  

 
You’ll help us by… 

  • Taking the ownership over design of combat and non-combat NPC and their behaviors 

  • Implementing the AI using behavior trees 

  • Understanding of animation requirements and dependencies 

  • Working with an in-house scripting language 

  • Collaborating with specialists from multiple disciplines 

 

You’re awesome because you have… 

  • At least 3 years of professional game industry experience 

  • Experience with visual and object-oriented scripting 

  • Experience with taking custody over character’s animation graphs 

  • The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team 

  • Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude 

  • Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines 

  • Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback 

  • A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games 

 

Bonus points for… 

  • From start to finish participating in development of a AAA project at gameplay design or AI design position 

  • Experience working with more than one development engine 

  • Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles 

 

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

#elsewhere 

 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


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At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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