Senior AI Designer
GRIP Digital s.r.o.
Senior AI Designer – AAA Action Game (New IP)
Be part of an extraordinary journey with a team of seasoned industry veterans. Backed by a global publishing powerhouse, we are developing a fast-paced, action game based on a completely original IP. Our teams in Prague, Brno, and Bratislava are seeking a passionate designer with experience of developing AI for a AAA game.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping its foundations.
What does an AI Designer do?
- Design, prototype, and iterate on AI behaviors that support the core pillars of the game.
- Work closely with designers, artists, animators and engineers to turn AI driven enemies into living beings, with fluid movement and vast range of reactions to the player’s actions.
- Implement AI using behavior trees, state machines, and scripting tools.
- Tune enemy behaviors to provide a satisfying challenge across varied scenarios and difficulty levels.
- Ensure AIs stability, so gameplay is testable across game’s development.
- Conduct playtesting, telemetry analysis, and iteration to improve AI performance.
- Collaborate with Level Designers to build thrilling encounters and best practices for their setup.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and articulate your design concepts to stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of game design experience, with a focus on AI design.
- Strong understanding of combat AI, enemy archetypes, movement behaviors, and group tactics.
- Experience with game engines (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary AI systems).
- Knowledge of behavior trees, and state machines.
- Ability to articulate ideas and collaborate across disciplines.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to learn and grow while working on an exciting and completely original IP owned by industry veterans and executives responsible for a world-famous AAA franchise.
- A chance to build a variety of dynamic enemies, and to push boundaries on a high-profile new IP.
- A creative and inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- We trust our people, so we offer them the opportunity to take free days as they need, with no limitations.
- Relocation support.
- Cool, easy-going “asshole-free” company culture.
About Company :
At Grip Studios, we:
🎮 Create innovative gaming experiences
💻 Collaborate with the best minds in game development
🚀 Build immersive worlds that inspire players globally
Link to share position :
Type of collaboration
Hybrid
Team name
Design
Types of contract
Full Time
Employment relationship
Contractor