Senior Advanced AI Gameplay Designer

Senior Advanced AI Gameplay Designer

Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is a game developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and we have a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes ​a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We are also excited to be the latest recipient of the Canadian Studio of the Year award. We're best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games of our own. We're always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.

As an AI Gameplay Designer, you will be part of a team creating and implementing fun and exciting gameplay for AAA action titles. You will have opportunities to script gameplay and related systems, with a focus on core gameplay, enemy behaviors, interactions, combat and encounters.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Lead Designer to implement gameplay systems to the high-quality level and product goals of the game.
• Work with other designers, artists, and engineers to design, document, and implement engaging AI gameplay behaviors and enemy abilities.
• Learn and maintain existing AI gameplay and related systems.
• Collaborate with the development team to facilitate idea generation and feature implementation.
• Assist in frequent playtesting of levels and associated game modes and systems and gather and integrate feedback from internal and external Quality Assurance.

Requirements

• 6 or more years of experience as a Scripter or Technical Designer, including:
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages (C++, LUA, Python, etc.)
  • Experience with visual scripting languages (Blueprint, etc.)
  • Experience as a Scripter or Technical Designer on a shipped title.
• Experience with game AI behavior systems (such as behavior trees, action planners, FSMs, EQS, etc)
• Experience with game editor tools. (UnrealEd, CryEngine, etc.).
• Ability to dissect and understand core gameplay and mechanics and then implement and improve them.
• Ability to self-manage to hard deadlines while adjusting to changes in a fast-paced environment.

Extra Credit

• Experience working with Unreal 5.
• Experience as a Scripter or Technical Designer for the full development cycle on a shipped AAA game.
• Player character or 3C design experience.
• Extensive experience playing shooters and action games such as Call of Duty, Halo, Warframe, or Battlefield.
• Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.

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