Senior AI Designer

*The role is open to candidates only from the game industry who are based in Europe.

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.

If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.

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 level design tools and various other scripting systems

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

Sharing knowledge and mentor less experienced peers

Occasionally supporting Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration 

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