ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES
Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is an independent AAA video game developer and publisher known for titles like TECHNOCORE, the blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming battle royale Off The Grid. The company operates in Frankfurt, Kyiv, and London, led by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla aims to innovate and push industry boundaries.
The team includes industry veterans from Ubisoft, EA, THQ, and creative figures like Oscar-nominated Neill Blomkamp and Richard K. Morgan.
OUR VALUES
* Players First & Foremost
* We Believe in Our People
* Commitment to Engagement & Quality
* Make Bold Moves & Innovate
* Open & Honest
ABOUT THE JOB
Gunzilla seeks a Lead AI Designer for our game OTG (Off The Grid), a AAA Extraction Battle Royale available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop core AI systems for NPCs
* Design and implement AI systems, controls, and interfaces
* Maintain documentation using Confluence, JIRA, and MS Office
* Collaborate from conception to release with the development team
* Mentor junior AI designers
* Hands-on experience with Unreal Editor for gameplay systems
* Manage AI animations and behaviors using state machines and behavior trees
* Work with directors to align with the game design vision
* Design and implement AI systems supporting creative and game directions
* Adapt designs to technical and production constraints
* Ensure consistency across disciplines
* Develop expandable systems for post-launch
* Stay updated on industry best practices
REQUIREMENTS
* 5+ years as an AI Designer, with at least 1 in a lead role
* Shipped at least one AAA title as a Senior or Lead AI Designer, preferably FPS or Multiplayer
* Experience with AI visual scripting and Behavior Trees
* Knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 or 5
* Ability to analyze mechanics for game design
* Leadership and mentoring experience
* Understanding of production pipeline collaboration
* Strong communication skills and documentation experience
GUNZILLA OFFERS
* Flexible Working & Remote options
* Health Insurance
* Revenue Bonuses
* Language Courses
* Paid Vacation & Sick Days
* Public Transport Support
* Relocation & Accommodation Assistance
* Office Perks & Gym
COME AS YOU ARE
We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help shape our game worlds.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Apply via the website, undergo interviews, and possibly a competency test. We support you throughout the process and will keep you informed.
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