The Character Behavior Designer at Apple will join a diverse team of engineers, artists, and designers to enhance character interactions in next-generation interactive computing. This role emphasizes designing character responses to people and environments, focusing on expression, responsiveness, and timing. The designer will work closely with writers to create dialogue and ensure high creative standards are met. A deep understanding of social interaction and technical proficiency in behavior authoring tools is essential.

• Experience authoring and tuning NPC or companion character behaviors using tools like behavior trees, state machines, utility systems, or visual scripting.
• Working knowledge of interactive animation, including idles, reactions, look-ats, and additive layers.
• Experience with real-time game engines like Unity, Unreal, or others.
• Understanding of technical constraints in real-time environments.
• Background in animation, acting, physical comedy, or improvisation.
• Familiarity with conversational systems, including latency and failure modes.
• Solid grasp of the traditional principles of animation and performance.

• Design character responses to enhance interaction with users and environments.
• Collaborate with writers to author dialogue for characters.
• Utilize behavior authoring tools to create and tune character behaviors.
• Prototype and iterate on character animations and interactions.
• Provide and receive feedback in a collaborative, cross-discipline environment.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.