Associate Technical Designer, Combat AI (Temp)
Jobright.ai
Irvine,
California,
United States
Design and Arts
H-1B
Job posted on July 26, 2025
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Job Summary: Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for creating iconic video game universes. As an Associate Technical Combat Designer, AI, you will drive the design and implementation of enemy NPCs and combat encounters, collaborating closely with art and engineering teams to create unique and challenging enemies.
Responsibilities: • Design and implement exciting gameplay on a AAA title. • Push forward development on enemies and encounters – from ideation, through prototyping, to final best-in-class execution. • Leverage technical expertise to implement combat systems. • Collaborate with multiple disciplines, ensuring partners are involved and informed throughout development. • Create one-page designs, briefs, and system outlines as needed to communicate design goals.
Qualifications:
Required: • 2+ years of experience in combat or systems design, or applicable combination of education and experience. • Experience designing systems and encounters from conception to implementation. • Experience scripting for game development; comfortable creating prototypes from scratch. • Comfortable working with basic 3D math concepts like vectors and rotations. • Proactive and effective communicator, passionate about making great games.
Preferred: • Work experience in the AAA space. • Familiarity with visual scripting languages such as Blueprint. • Familiarity with AI behavior trees. • A background in encounter design or AI design.
Company: Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Blizzard Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.
APPLY NOW
Job Summary: Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for creating iconic video game universes. As an Associate Technical Combat Designer, AI, you will drive the design and implementation of enemy NPCs and combat encounters, collaborating closely with art and engineering teams to create unique and challenging enemies.
Responsibilities: • Design and implement exciting gameplay on a AAA title. • Push forward development on enemies and encounters – from ideation, through prototyping, to final best-in-class execution. • Leverage technical expertise to implement combat systems. • Collaborate with multiple disciplines, ensuring partners are involved and informed throughout development. • Create one-page designs, briefs, and system outlines as needed to communicate design goals.
Qualifications:
Required: • 2+ years of experience in combat or systems design, or applicable combination of education and experience. • Experience designing systems and encounters from conception to implementation. • Experience scripting for game development; comfortable creating prototypes from scratch. • Comfortable working with basic 3D math concepts like vectors and rotations. • Proactive and effective communicator, passionate about making great games.
Preferred: • Work experience in the AAA space. • Familiarity with visual scripting languages such as Blueprint. • Familiarity with AI behavior trees. • A background in encounter design or AI design.
Company: Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Blizzard Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.