Blizzard Entertainment
Senior AI Combat Designer
Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, California, United States, 92620
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Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.Job Title: Senior AI Combat DesignerRequisition ID: R023982Job Description: We Need YouThe minions of Hell are growing stronger...Join us as we write the next chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Come work with us, and together we’ll create something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing.We are seeking a Senior AI Combat Designer to join our team and lead multi-disciplinary strike teams to bring Diablo IV’s monsters to life. You will have a keen understanding of visual aesthetics and a deep understanding of what makes enemy combat engaging, particularly within the ARPG space. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of teams and make a significant impact on the game's development.This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Albany, NY, or Irvine, CA.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Lead Designer to constantly hone a cohesive vision for how players interact with hostile NPCs in Diablo IV.Design, collaborate, and script monster behavior/AI to create meaningfully engaging monster and boss content for our players.Provide day-to-day support and feedback to the AI Combatant Designers to ensure the quality bar.Collaborate with teams such as art, engineering, and audio to create the highest-quality monsters possible.Collaborate with the tools team to help prioritize tool requests from the encounter team.Adhere to priorities and pillars established by leads.Mentor and guide our junior designers, raising the quality of their work and creating a welcoming and open collaborative team dynamic.Excellent written and verbal communication skills & strong collaboration skills with cross-discipline experts.Minimum RequirementsMinimum 5 years of experience on design teams, specifically in Combat Design, AI Design, or Encounter Design on a multiplayer action game.A solid understanding of the role creature mechanics play in a combat model.Experience designing boss or enemy encounters in any game.Have taken work through the entire development process to ship.Creativity and the ability to work in a demanding technical environment.Ability to write high-level scripting languages such as Lua or Python.BonusSolid understanding of animation and how it relates to the combat experience.Deep knowledge of at least one well-known game engine, Unreal or Unity.Passion for ARPG gameplay and nurturing a healthy game community.Your PlatformBest known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.Our WorldActivision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs;If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.Job Title: Senior AI Combat DesignerRequisition ID: R023982Job Description: We Need YouThe minions of Hell are growing stronger...Join us as we write the next chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Come work with us, and together we’ll create something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing.We are seeking a Senior AI Combat Designer to join our team and lead multi-disciplinary strike teams to bring Diablo IV’s monsters to life. You will have a keen understanding of visual aesthetics and a deep understanding of what makes enemy combat engaging, particularly within the ARPG space. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of teams and make a significant impact on the game's development.This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Albany, NY, or Irvine, CA.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Lead Designer to constantly hone a cohesive vision for how players interact with hostile NPCs in Diablo IV.Design, collaborate, and script monster behavior/AI to create meaningfully engaging monster and boss content for our players.Provide day-to-day support and feedback to the AI Combatant Designers to ensure the quality bar.Collaborate with teams such as art, engineering, and audio to create the highest-quality monsters possible.Collaborate with the tools team to help prioritize tool requests from the encounter team.Adhere to priorities and pillars established by leads.Mentor and guide our junior designers, raising the quality of their work and creating a welcoming and open collaborative team dynamic.Excellent written and verbal communication skills & strong collaboration skills with cross-discipline experts.Minimum RequirementsMinimum 5 years of experience on design teams, specifically in Combat Design, AI Design, or Encounter Design on a multiplayer action game.A solid understanding of the role creature mechanics play in a combat model.Experience designing boss or enemy encounters in any game.Have taken work through the entire development process to ship.Creativity and the ability to work in a demanding technical environment.Ability to write high-level scripting languages such as Lua or Python.BonusSolid understanding of animation and how it relates to the combat experience.Deep knowledge of at least one well-known game engine, Unreal or Unity.Passion for ARPG gameplay and nurturing a healthy game community.Your PlatformBest known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.Our WorldActivision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs;If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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