Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Shipped at least one AAA title as a designer responsible for AI combatants.

5+ years professional experience in video game design.

Experience working with a variety of established game toolsets.

Fluent with game development tools, and experience with pipelines, standards and workflows.

Current knowledge of gaming industry development landscape, technology and tools.

Understanding of how AI, tactical space, and player verbs combine to create magic in both scripted and unscripted settings.

Work with the Leads, Design Director, and the design team to pitch and develop interactive AI characters and execute the vision for the game.

Act as the primary owner of AI and combat implementation in cross-disciplinary pods.

Develop working prototypes of AI and combat scenarios.

Communicate progress, workflows, and availability of AI and combat standards to content developers.

Maintain and tune assigned combat AI behavior and parameters through to project completion.

Create detailed and easy-to-follow design documentation.

At Cloud Chamber we strive to make BioShock games that move people: evocative, immersive, and meaningful experiences that stay with you long after you’ve rolled credits. Great games are born from great collaborations, supported by a culture that brings out the best in our teams. We work openly, learn through play, take ownership, push ourselves to be better, and deliver for our players.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,200 and $148,320 per Year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

For candidates located in Quebec:

Proficiency in French is required.

Proficiency in English is required to effectively collaborate with teams based in the United States.