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LeadFull-timeReactAI
Salary Range
$108,375 - $146,625 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Epic Games is seeking an experienced Lead AI Designer to join their cross-disciplinary development team. In this role, you will own the vision and create innovative features, leading a team of designers to create compelling gameplay experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- →Own the design, vision, and outcome for major features related to AI NPCs
- →Oversee and craft high-quality, player-facing AI behaviors and abilities using behavior trees and visual scripting
- →Lead by example to set the quality bar for design
- →Actively participate in big-picture decisions and ensure the design team focuses on the right elements
- →Create and supervise the creation of clear, structured design documents
- →Lead, develop, and grow the design team, enabling designers to achieve their career goals
- →Cooperate with other designers from the AI team to define and promote a cohesive vision
Requirements
- ✓Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Designer with experience developing AI for a highly systemic environment
- ✓2+ years in a Lead Game Designer role, including experience managing or leading a team
- ✓Experience creating behavior trees and using visual scripting
- ✓A creative approach that can surprise and amaze players with new ideas and experiences
- ✓Talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations
- ✓Organized leader who can structure and plan their own work and guide planning and goals for their teams
- ✓Solution-oriented problem solver who can react quickly to changing project needs and drive to decisions
