Destiny AI Designer – Mid to Senior

Posted on 9/16/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes celebrated gaming franchises

Company Overview

Bungie stands out as a leading game development company, renowned for creating immersive gaming universes such as Halo and Destiny that foster strong player communities and enduring friendships. Their competitive edge lies in their commitment to crafting hopeful and engaging worlds, a strategy that has consistently resulted in highly-anticipated game releases for nearly three decades. The company's culture encourages creativity and collaboration, fostering an environment where technical innovation thrives, solidifying Bungie's position as an industry leader.

Consumer Software

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$100M

Founded

1991

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 7%

2 year growth

↑ 43%

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Animation

Communications

CategoriesNew

Art, Graphics & Animation

Requirements

Intuitive understanding of what makes a combatant a memorable experience and what players are looking for when they fight them
Effective communication skills and a deep desire to work closely with other disciplines
Able to break down what is not working on a character and the ability to convert that knowledge into realistic methods to solve issues
Experience scripting or code
Understanding anticipation, follow through, character and timing

Responsibilities

Work with a team of AI Designers to convert initial concepts into final designs
Collaborate with Animators, 3D Artists, Engineers, Audio Designers, World Designers, Producers and Test to realize those designs
Write the behavior scripts for an assortment of combatants
Fine tune the data for combatants to get the challenge level right for a wide variety of situations
Evaluate combatants at a frame by frame level of detail to give Animators and Performance Designers feedback and direction for the experience of fighting each combatant

Desired Qualifications

Solid understanding of the game development process
Mission Design experience, especially how a Mission Designer converts a group of combatants into a fun and memorable encounter
A background in Animation

Are you looking for the challenge of creating great gameplay and player experiences? Can you imagine bringing to life characters that react, respond, and adapt to player’s actions? Do you relish the idea that combat encounters can play out differently each time the player takes on the same mission? Do you believe AI-driven characters should rely on their senses, just like the player does? If so, you just might be the ideal candidate to become Bungie’s next AI Designer.

As an AI Designer, you will be responsible for taking the initial ideas for a combatant and converting them into fully-realized behaviors in the game. AI Designers are tasked with writing all of the scripts that will handle the behavior structure for the combatants. You will balance combatant strength against player weapons and difficulty levels, and then working closely with the World Designers to craft specific experiences for many of the moments in the game.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with a team of AI Designers to convert initial concepts into final designs.
Collaborate with Animators, 3D Artists, Engineers, Audio Designers, World Designers, Producers and Test to realize those designs.
Write the behavior scripts for an assortment of combatants.
Fine tune the data for combatants to get the challenge level right for a wide variety of situations.
Evaluate combatants at a frame by frame level of detail to give Animators and Performance Designers feedback and direction for the experience of fighting each combatant

REQUIRED SKILLS

Intuitive understanding of what makes a combatant a memorable experience and what players are looking for when they fight them.
Effective communication skills and a deep desire to work closely with other disciplines.
Able to break down what is not working on a character and the ability to convert that knowledge into realistic methods to solve issues.
Experience scripting or code
Understanding anticipation, follow through, character and timing.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Solid understanding of the game development process
Mission Design experience, especially how a Mission Designer converts a group of combatants into a fun and memorable encounter.
A background in Animation

Listed below are the two base pay ranges associated with this role at multiple levels. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don’t simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range I

$98,000—$129,000 USD

Bellevue Pay Range II

$132,000—$158,000 USD

Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:

20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked

Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.

So you don’t meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you’re interested in this position but your past experience doesn’t line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.