Senior AI Designer

Job Title: Senior AI Designer Requisition ID: R028125 Job Description: Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a   Senior AI Designer   to join the development of a new IP.         Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of   highly skilled   developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining!     As a member of the   gameplay   department,   you’ll   design and implement a variety of non-play er   characters to bring life to the   game   world .     As a member of the project,   you’ll   help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.      You’ll help us by…   Taking   the ownership   over design of combat and non-combat NPC and their behaviors   Writing both detailed and high-level documentation, defining NPC behavior and requirements   Implementing the AI using behavior trees   Understanding of animation requirements and dependencies   Working with an in-house object-oriented scripting language,   database   and animation tools   Clearly communicating complex ideas to our diverse development team      You’re   awesome because you have…   At least 3 years of professional game industry experience   Experience with visual and object-oriented scripting   Experience with taking custody over character’s animation   requirements   The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team   Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude   Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines   Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback   A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games     Bonus points for…   From start to finish   p articipating   in development of a AAA project at gameplay d esign or AI design position   Experience working with   more than one development engine   Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles     Not sure you meet all the qualifications?   Let us   decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.     Our World     At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment.   We’re   driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.   We’re   not just looking back at our decades-long legacy;   we’re   forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.    We’re   in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.    Ready to Activate Your Future?   # elsewhere