Senior AI Designer

Senior Gameplay Designer

Hangar 13

REPORTS TO LEAD GAME DESIGNER JOB TITLE SENIOR GAMEPLAY DESIGNER Department Game Design/Scripting Job Primary Location Brighton     Who We Are Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that creates influential AAA video game experiences across all major platforms. The studio has three locations around the world: Brighton (UK), Brno & Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to work with some of the most talented developers in the industry, on creatively challenging and exciting projects, in a diverse and welcoming environment. Our focus is on making the highest quality games with sustainable, healthy development plans; to tell stories that engage players through worlds and experiences that keep them hooked from start to finish. We strive to be a studio where our team members know they can make a difference and grow professionally alongside creating games they are proud of.   What We Need Hangar 13 is in search of an experienced and highly skilled Gameplay Designer who has a passion for creating compelling gameplay features and mechanics. You will take ownership of large portions of the player character, driving core combat and moment-to-moment gameplay from initial ideation to final implementation. Working closely in cross-discipline pods, you will ensure these features are fun, balanced, and seamlessly integrated into the overall player experience.   What You’ll Be Doing:  * Owning player character systems, mechanics and features. You are expected to continuously shepherd, develop, progress and iterate the gameplay topics that you are responsible for. * Pitching, prototyping, implementing and polishing moment-to-moment and minute-to-minute gameplay mechanics * Continuously collaborating with stakeholders to ensure feature direction and development is aligned and on-track, and dependencies consistently accounted for. * Proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues or risks with your features before they impact the team. * Continually ensuring the effective utilization of your features in the game through proactive evangelism and skillful communication with studio team members * Thoughtfully analysing, validating and incorporating feedback from the team and external user testing * Authoring and maintaining well-written, quality design documentation   What We’re Looking For:  * Passion for owning and iterating on mechanics that meet the project vision and deliver the highest quality gameplay experience. * Possesses a first-principles approach to design, with the ability to break down complex problems and prioritize requirements to achieve the desired gameplay feel within the project’s vision and scope. * Self-sufficient and a proactive problem-solver who persistently and consistently resolves blockers and finds solutions independently - but not at the expense of collaboration * Highly capable of communicating with and being mindful of the needs of and effects to other stakeholders (e.g. programming, animation, tech anim, AI) across multiple locations * Strong understanding of balancing and tuning systems to achieve the target feel of a feature * High level of technical expertise with strong provable scripting ability * Shipped one or more AAA game titles in a Gameplay / 3Cs Design role or similar   You Might Also Have: (desirable skills - 5 bullet points max.) * Experience working with Unreal Engine * Previous programming experience or familiarity with text-based scripting * Strong documentation skills, proficiency with Wiki systems or Confluence is a plus   Hangar 13  prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.   As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation. SECURITY NOTICE -  We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate. Please know that Hangar 13 and 2K never use instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews. If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.

Principal Mission Designer

Hangar 13

Reports to Associate Mission Design Director Job Title Principal Mission Designer  What We Need  Hangar 13 is looking for an experienced Principal Mission Designer to join the team in Brighton and help to form the core of a new design group. As far as our games are concerned, Missions are stories the player can experience that combine incredible level design, smart use of mechanics and interesting characters to surprise and delight. What You’ll Be Doing:  * You will own highly complex, high-impact story missions, driving them from early concept through to final polish and release. * You will design memorable mission locations, pitch and develop captivating narrative scenarios, and script complex logic using Blueprint and our suite of internal tools. * You will cooperate with a multidisciplinary team of developers to ensure all aspects of the in-game experience fit the tone and creative vision of the project. * You will work closely with the Mission Design Lead and other stakeholders to help define, champion, document and maintain efficient workflows, tools and best practices to boost the team’s efficiency. * You will mentor, onboard, and elevate senior and mid-level designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, rigorous feedback, and top-tier design principles.   What We’re Looking For: * Exceptional, proven design skills both conceptually (on paper/documentation) and technically (in-engine). * Deep expertise in creating complex 3D layouts that intuitively guide the player, telegraph affordances, ensure correct pacing, and emotional engagement. * Expert-level scripting capabilities in Blueprint (or similar systems) and the ability to diagnose and fix complex technical issues. * Outstanding collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of successfully aligning multi-disciplinary teams across multiple global locations. * Released multiple high-profile AAA titles in a Senior or Principal Level/Mission Design capacity. * Deep, production-proven experience with Unreal Engine. You Might Also Have: * A deep understanding of how to craft compelling narratives while maintaining tonal consistency within an established project vision. * Strong documentation skills, proficiency with Wiki systems or Confluence is a plus * Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Game Design or other related discipline * Open World level design experience is a plus #LI-Hybrid Senior Mission Designer

Senior Motion Designer (AI-Enabled Creative Production) (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)

Agoda

About Agoda At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.     Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.   No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us. About the Role This role sits at the intersection of motion design, visual storytelling, and generative AI. You will create compelling creative content across static, motion, and video formats while helping evolve how content is produced, localized, personalized, and scaled globally. Your ability to combine exceptional design craft with emerging AI technologies will be instrumental in shaping the future of our creative production. You will leverage both traditional design tools and AI-powered tools and workflows to develop concepts, generate assets, accelerate production, and create high-quality content across multiple platforms and markets. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence our creative capabilities while pushing the boundaries of what is possible through the combination of human creativity and AI. IN THIS ROLE YOU'LL GET TO: Creative Development & Storytelling * Develop creative assets for our B2B and B2B2C marketing channels, including social media, PR, display advertising, sales enablement, and digital experiences. * Create engaging motion graphics, animations, videos, and visual storytelling content across multiple formats, languages, and platforms. * Participate in the full creative process, from ideation and storyboarding through production and final delivery. * Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business objectives and project requirements into compelling creative solutions. * Pitch and present creative concepts, ideas, and executions to managers and key stakeholders. AI-DRIVEN CREATIVE INNOVATION * Leverage AI-powered creative tools to accelerate concept development, storyboarding, image and video generation, editing, adaptation, and production workflows. * Explore emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to improve creative quality, efficiency, personalization, and scale. * Help evolve how content is produced and scaled through the combination of human creativity and AI. CREATIVE EXCELLENCE & OPERATIONS * Deliver top-quality work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standard of craft and brand consistency. * Stay current with design trends, platform developments, AI advancements, and emerging creative technologies. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: CREATIVE & MOTION DESIGN EXPERTISE * 7+ years of experience in Motion Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Advertising, or a related creative discipline. * Outstanding portfolio demonstrating excellence in motion design, visual storytelling, content creation, campaign development, and commercially deployed AI-assisted creative work. * Strong understanding of design fundamentals, typography, composition, motion principles, editing, pacing, and visual storytelling. * Proven ability to translate creative briefs and business objectives into compelling visual solutions. CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY & AI * Advanced proficiency in industry-standard creative tools including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and related software. * Demonstrated experience creating AI-generated imagery and video for commercial marketing applications using platforms such as Runway, Veo, Imagen, Seedance, Higgsfield, ElevenLabs, GPT Image, or similar tools. * Experience integrating AI into concept development, storyboarding, content generation, asset adaptation, and production workflows. COLLABORATION & EXECUTION * Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of technical constraints across digital platforms and channels. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present ideas and work effectively across teams. * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Previous experience working in B2B branding or marketing is highly desirable. IT'S GREAT IF YOU HAVE: * Filming, photography, and sound recording experience. * Experience with 3D animation, compositing, CGI, or emerging content creation technologies. * Experience working within global brands, creative agencies, SaaS businesses, or other high-growth environments, creating content for B2B audiences. What We Offer: * Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a leading B2B brand. * A collaborative, creative work environment. * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunities for professional growth and development.      PLEASE REVIEW OUR HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW — CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW INTERVIEWING AT AGODA WORKS.     DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING AT AGODA * Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/ * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife   Equal Opportunity Employer  At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.