Smilegate has launched a significant recruitment initiative for its upcoming mobile MMORPG, Lost Ark Mobile, starting August 10. The company is seeking to fill 55 positions across various job categories, with particular emphasis on roles related to AI-driven content design.
Among the highlighted openings is position of 'AI Quest Content Designer.' This role requires candidates to create AI-based quests and content, manage quest data, and design interactions that utilize language models. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience in game quest design, focusing on quest structure rather than AI development.
Essential skills for this position include proficiency in designing quest structures and creating data, experience with branching quest designs,and ability to write scripts in Excel. An understanding of narrative structures and character dialogue is also crucial. The job posting indicates a preference for candidates with keen interest in AI technology and its potential applications in quest design.
In addition to the AI-focused role,Smilegate's recruitment drive encompasses a wide range of positions,including game design, development, graphics,quality assurance,operations, business, and infrastructure. The application window closes on August 31 .
For those interested in AI aspect,preferred qualifications include familiarity with the Unreal Engine and experience in cinematic storyboarding . Candidates with experience using AI content platforms such as Crack,Zeta, or GPTRPG are particularly sought after . Zeta, operated by Scatter Lab, and Crack, managed by Wrtn Technologies, allow users to create characters and settings,enabling real-time conversations through language models .
The remaining positions cover essential development roles,including level design, balance,scenario creation, system and combat design,client and server development, graphics for characters and backgrounds, quality assurance, and community operations. Notably, the localization team is tasked with supporting ten languages,including English, Japanese,Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional), German,French, Thai,Indonesian,Brazilian Portuguese,and Latin American Spanish.
Lost Ark Mobile is mobile adaptation of the original Lost Ark, which Smilegate began developing in 2018. The game is designed with cross-play capabilities for PC users in mind. Following online showcase and a closed beta test conducted last year, an official release date for the mobile version has yet to be announced.
This recruitment effort reflects Smilegate's commitment to enhancing the gaming experience through innovative content. As the gaming industry increasingly integrates AI technologies,the demand for skilled professionals in this area is likely to grow .
