Game Designer
Electronic Arts
- Location
- Hybrid (Stockholm)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Electronic Arts is seeking an AI Designer to join DICE Stockholm and help define the future of the Battlefield franchise. The role focuses on designing and implementing engaging AI systems and behaviors for combat experiences in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Mental well-being support
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Family leaves
Perks
- Hybrid Work
- Complimentary games
Full job details
Description & Requirements
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.
United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.
LET’S PUSH THINGS FORWARD
DICE is a creative studio with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. We believe in the power of inclusion and welcome game creators from all backgrounds to collaborate with us as we unlock the potential for the future of Battlefield!
We’re always pushing to be at the forefront of creative entertainment - blending digital art, design, and technology to push boundaries. Our collaborative culture is fueled by passion, driving innovation and making a positive difference for our players and community.
At DICE, your ideas matter. We offer an inclusive space where you can thrive, be yourself, and grow alongside a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact to the world of gaming.
We’re all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Design Director, you are a AI Designer who will design & improve the player experience against and with enemy and NPC AI characters and vehicles.
Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity help create gameplay experiences that engage and surprise players.
You will build upon and improve the core foundations of our AI. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary and international teams and work with every tool at hand to improve and iterate AI combat systems and encounters that'll thrill our players.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and refine AI systems and behaviors that deliver engaging combat experiences.
- Partner with encounter, level, animation, and engineering teams to create believable and responsive AI.
- Prototype, playtest, and iterate on AI features using player feedback and gameplay goals.
- Improve existing AI systems while identifying opportunities for new gameplay features and technical solutions.
- Create and maintain clear design documentation to support implementation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in game design, with a focus on game systems and AI design
- Experience designing and implementing AI or gameplay systems for shipped games.
- Experience using game scripting tools such as Blueprints, C#, Lua, or similar.
- Experience with behavior trees or comparable AI frameworks.
- Understanding of AI and NPC design principles, particularly for action or shooter games.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and communicating technical design through clear documentation.