Game Designer - Enemy & A.I.

Eidos Montreal

In 2022 we switched to a 4 day work week (32 hours)

Posted 1 month ago

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GAME DESIGNER – ENEMY & A.I.

REPORTS TO: LEAD GAME DESIGNER

PERMANENT – FULL-TIME

What you will do:

  • In partnership with the Game Director and Lead Game Designer, provide direction to a multidisciplinary team for Enemy Designs and Core AI Systems;
  • Create interesting and ground-breaking enemy archetypes, pushing for quality at every level (Art, Animation, Audio, etc);
  • Prototype, polish and balance enemies while collaborating on a daily basis with the Combat Designers to guarantee the best melee combat experience possible;
  • Provide precise feedback to quickly iterate on features with the entire Enemy Archetypes team;
  • Document the AI systems, behaviors and various functionalities quickly, clearly and concisely in order to serve as a resource for the other professions in the project.

What you bring:

  • + 3 years of experience in the video game industry as an AI or Combat Game Designer DEC or Bachelor in Game Design or related experience;
  • Contemporary knowledge or modern AI and Combat Design;
  • Must know what makes good Enemy Archetypes and Combat Systems;
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English;
  • Experience in writing AI and Combat design documentation;
  • Experience in creating and maintaining AI Behaviors in a game engine (through Behavior Trees or other similar tools);
  • Ability to prototype and iterate quickly;
  • Knowledge of Unreal 5 is an asset.

Even better if you have:

  • 1 minimum title published.

Why join us?

  • Flexible work schedule: because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days;
  • Hybrid work: because we have adapted to the new reality;
  • Access to Groupe insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones;
  • Access to Groupe RRSPs: we think about your future;
  • Access to a telemedicine service for the family: to avoid a pleasant 24hours in the emergency room;
  • Bonus system: we recognize the work accomplished.

Come and create emotion with us!

Eidos Montrealeidosmontreal.com

Our mission: Crafting Emotions. Creators of the Tomb Raider Series.

Our Working Week

In 2022 we switched to a 4 day work week (32 hours)

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Our Vacation Policy

Our vacation policy is 20 days

  • 20 days
  • 52 Fridays
  • 72 days off per year

Our Remote Working Policy

We offer remote working (but require some time in the office) and are a team of 600 and mostly based in Canada.

Our Employee Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working hours

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