Senior AI Designer

People Can Fly

About The Position

People Can Fly is hiring a Senior AI Designer for candidates based in Europe who have experience in the game industry. The designer will create, pitch, prototype, and implement gameplay ideas for core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics and systems, including combat characters, their feel, behavior, abilities, and encounters. The role covers the full development process, from conceptual and paper design through prototyping, scripting, iteration, debugging, and optimization to delivery. The designer will implement combatant characters, animations, behaviors, visual and sound effects, combat encounters, arena layouts, and pacing using the studio’s level design tools and scripting systems. They will document designs and share the information needed by involved teams, run playtests with developers, and collaborate across disciplines. The role also includes keeping up with industry trends, sharing knowledge, mentoring less experienced peers, and occasionally supporting the Lead with recruitment projects in collaboration with HR.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in the production of games for consoles and PC.
At least 4 years of experience shipping AAA third-person-person (TPP), shooter, or cover-shooter titles in combat or systems design roles.
At least one shipped title in a senior role, with a history of successful features.
Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
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-motivation.
Passion for playing and making video games.
Candidates must be from the game industry and based in Europe.

Nice To Haves

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, including JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Create, pitch, and prototype gameplay ideas for core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics and systems, combat characters, their behavior and abilities, and encounters.
Implement combatant characters, animations, behaviors, visual and sound effects, and combat encounters with arena layouts and pacing using level design tools and scripting systems.
Create design documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other materials to share necessary information with involved teams.
Own produced features from conceptual and paper design through prototyping, scripting, iteration, debugging, and optimization to delivery.
Conduct playtest sessions with developers, including level designers, artists, animators, and programmers, to discuss and improve prototypes.
Collaborate with multiple disciplines and ensure the appropriate partners are involved and informed throughout development.
Stay current on industry trends, including game genres, design methods and techniques, and audio-visual excellence.
Share knowledge and mentor less experienced peers.
Occasionally support the Lead on recruitment projects in collaboration with HR.

Benefits

UK: Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for employees and their families.
UK: Gympass for employees and family members.
UK: Online Polish and English language classes.
UK: Access to the pension scheme.
UK and Poland: Flexible working hours.
UK and Poland: Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions for plan members and their dependents.
UK and Poland: Personal development opportunities and the ability to work in a global environment.
UK and Poland: Work in a creative team with passionate colleagues.
Poland: Private medical healthcare, including dental treatment, for employees and their families (Signal Iduna).
Poland: MultiSport card for employees and their family members or friends.
Poland: Free library with a wide range of games and books, with unlimited access.
Poland: In-company Polish and English language classes.
Poland: Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.