SENIOR AI DESIGNER
People Can FlyWarsaw и ещё 1 городГибридот 6 летflexibleПолная занятость
AIUnreal EngineGame DesignAAAShootersCombat Design
Описание
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios, with an international team working from offices and remotely.
Responsibilities
- Creating, pitching, and prototyping gameplay ideas for core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics and systems, combat characters, their feel, behavior, abilities, and encounters in various settings
- Implementing combatant character with animations and behavior using state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects & combat encounters with arena layouts and pacing using provided
- Creating designs documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other means of sharing all the necessary information with involved teams
- Full ownership of the produced function - from conceptual and paper design, through the prototyping phase, scripting, iteration, debugging, optimization - until delivery of the game
- Conducting playtest sessions for involved developers (level designers, artists, animators, and programmers) to discuss and improve implemented prototypes
- Collaborating with multiple disciplines, ensuring the correct partners are involved and informed throughout the development process
- Remaining current on industry trends, including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence
Requirements
- At least 6+ years of experience in the production of games for consoles and PC
- 4+ years of experience shipping AAA TPP / shooters / cover shooters titles in combat or systems design roles
- At least 1 shipped title in a senior role, with a history of successful features
- Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 4
- Working proficiency with Unreal Engine Editor
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and align design vision with internal partners and the target audience
- Exceptional ability to conceptualize, pitch, and implement game systems and features using various tools, technology, and visual language
- Solid understanding of creative and game development processes
- Extensive experience with online action games
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Open-minded team player attitude
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated
- Passionate about playing and making video games
Nice to have
- Familiarity with scripting languages and a strong foundation in math
- Deep understanding of systems design, player psychology, and emerging industry trends
- Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity and Unreal
- Experience with Atlassian software (JIRA, Confluence)
We offer
- Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families
- Gympass for employees and family members
- Online Polish and English language classes
- Access to the pension scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do
- Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna)
- MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends
- Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to
- In-company Polish and English language classes
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office