Offer summary

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in video game design, specializing in AI Design., Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation abilities., Deep understanding of modern AI pipelines and technology, including Combat AI and mass actor systems., Experience leading a team of designers is a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Lead AI Design across multiple products to create scalable and engaging systems.

Mentor and manage a team of AI designers and tech designers, fostering personal growth.

Collaborate with the Game Director to align on the vision and deliver results.

Partner with production and Technical Directors to define project scope and timelines.

Job description

Department: Design

Location: Edinburgh

Description

We are looking for a Lead AI Designer to be the team’s design owner on all things AI across multiple projects.

As the Lead AI Designer at BARB, you will lead a team of designers and tech designers, work with Creative Leadership and Tech Leadership to create and expand AI systems for all our products, including our UGC Engine, Arcadia.

This position requires a deep understanding of what makes AI fun for players, but also a very good grasp on the technical aspects of game AI.

Key Responsibilities

Lead AI Design across our multiple products to create scalable, fun and accessible systems for players, creators and developers.
Mentor and manage a team of AI designers and tech designers, promoting a team spirit, personal growth and the successful execution of their tasks.
Work closely with the Game Director to understand and deliver his vision.
Be hands-on when needed and drive topics to completion
Under the responsibility of the Design Director, help structure the Design process across the company.
Partner with the production team and Technical Directors to define the scope and timelines of the AI team.
Communicate across departments to synchronize AI dependencies and share best practices.
Work closely with Design Leadership on Arcadia, our UGC Creation Engine, to deliver accessible and powerful AI creation pipelines and tools.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in video game design, with a substantial amount of that time specialising in AI Design.
Top notch verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills.
Proven track record in delivering AI design from conception to shipping.
Deep understanding of modern AI pipelines and technology, from Combat AI to Vehicular AI and mass actor systems.
Agility, sense of Initiative and Resilience necessary to work on innovative and fast-moving products.
Previous experience leading a team of designers is a plus.

Benefits

Our Global Benefits & Perks

Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
Pension scheme — up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years
Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
And even more benefits based on your location!

If you’re based in the UK

25 Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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