NPC Designer

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and iterate on NPC design and implementation including abilities, enemy behaviors, weapons, and feedback loops
• Contribute to the development and optimization of gameplay to support performant, intelligent, and strong NPC combat
• Contribute to a collaborative and highly iterative design culture

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in gameplay or combat design with at least one shipped action or combat-focused title
• 3+ years of experience in UE4 and/or UE5
• Expertise in designing and tuning player-centric combat systems
• Proficiency with UE5 Blueprints and the Gameplay Ability System
• Strong grasp of Behavior Trees and Blackboards in UE5
• Experience working with animation systems or designing melee/ranged combat systems
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience growing and maintaining a live service game
• Previous experience at a startup or on early-phase projects
• Interest in film, cross-medium storytelling, or experimental gameplay

About the Company

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. Partnering with creative leaders like Donald Mustard, AGBO aims to expand storytelling through immersive, interconnected worlds that span across media.