Ubisoft
Gaming
SeniorAIGameDesigner
“Senior AI Game Designer at Ubisoft. Skills: AI Game Design, NPC Behavior Design, Behavior Trees, Node-based tools. Conceptualize and refine NPC archetypes aligned with the core combat loop vision. Implement and refine high-quality combat NPC behaviors using node graphs and behavior trees”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality enemy NPCs that elevate a world-class combat experience; Create combat NPCs that elevate the combat experience and maximize their potential across all content; Improve the overall combat experience
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven game development experience in the shooter genre, Demonstrated expertise in designing humanoid enemy NPCs, Proficiency with node-based tools for game development, Extensive hands-on experience with behavior trees, ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams toward a shared vision or goal, Comprehensive understanding of iterative development processes and rapid prototyping methodologies
Nice to Have
preference for 3rd-person shooters on shipped titles, familiarity with The Division games
What You'll Do.
Conceptualize and refine NPC archetypes aligned with the core combat loop vision
Implement and refine high-quality combat NPC behaviors using node graphs and behavior trees
and fine-tune NPCs within the Snowdrop game engine
Contribute to the continuous improvement of NPC-related tools and workflows
Create combat NPCs that elevate the combat experience and maximize their potential across all content
and manage scope effectively
Continuously iterate on NPCs based on playtest feedback
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with design leads, directors, and multidisciplinary teams; Partner with Tech, Art, and World teams; Collaborate with production and leads across disciplines
Communication Scope
collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams toward a shared vision or goal
Process & Methodology
task planning, risk assessment, scope management
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