game designer for sports simulators

SportSpired Games is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators. It is currently working on a large-scale AAA title planned for release in 2028–2029.

• Design and tune AI behavior for sports players who are not directly controlled by the user, focusing on tactical interaction, positioning, and teamwork;
• Design opponent AI that provides challenging and dynamic gameplay and responds appropriately to player actions;
• Collaborate with programmers and designers to create realistic and believable AI tailored to a sports simulator;
• Tune and optimize AI behavior for smooth gameplay and strong performance across PC and console platforms;
• Continuously test AI behavior and improve it based on gameplay analysis, playtests, and feedback from the development team;
• Iterate on AI systems to ensure believable behavior across a wide range of gameplay situations;
• Create and maintain design documentation covering AI mechanics, behavioral models, parameters, and ongoing changes;
• Create and maintain documentation for tools used in AI development and tuning.

• 1+ Year of professional experience as a Game Designer, preferably working on PC or console titles;
• Confident knowledge of Unreal Engine and experience working with its tools;
• Experience designing or tuning AI behavior for competitive games;
• Basic experience creating and maintaining AI design documentation;
• Ability to work with AI systems involving a large number of variables and parameters without losing clarity or control over the data;
• Basic understanding of AI state systems, navigation, strategy, and tactical modeling;
• Understanding of tactical principles in sports games, including team behavior, coordination, positioning, and strategic decision-making;
• Strong analytical thinking and willingness to iterate based on playtesting and gameplay data.

• No conditions specified