WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides
itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether
it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables
others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always
innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by
our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine
and game development.
DESIGN
WHAT WE DO
Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the
norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design,
help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Epic Games is looking for a Senior Game Designer to oversee the development of
new islands, experiences, and templates in collaboration with internal
stakeholders and external partners. You will work with multidisciplinary teams
to design, develop, and implement island experiences, tools, and content to
delight players and help us inspire creators working in Fortnite Creative and
UEFN.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Craft and drive the design vision, documentation, and implementation for
multiple island experiences in collaboration with Gameplay Designers, Product
Managers, and Design Leadership
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to drive tools and content
development forward, serving as a visionary for overall development and
publishing efforts.
- Liaise with external partners to identify the creative direction for their
presence in the ecosystem, ensuring that they are kept informed and involved
with design decisions
- Actively participate in big-picture decisions, and work with other designers
to focus on the correct elements to achieve inspiring results
- Broad knowledge spanning multiple areas of Game Design, and ability to
confidently engage on a variety of complex topics across design
- Drive collaborative and iterative prototyping, both paper-based and in-game
- Attend playtests, provide feedback, and identify practical solutions to
problems
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a Game Designer
- Passion for and experience designing online games with a wide breadth of game
knowledge across genres
- Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of
player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of goal setting on play
- Understanding of and enthusiasm for global popular culture, and ability to
empathize with fans of any fandom
- Understanding of the whole game development process from ideation,
pre-production, and production through to shipping the final product
- Broad knowledge spanning multiple areas of Game Design, able to confidently
engage on a variety of complex topics across design
- Solution-oriented problem solver who can react quickly to changing project
needs and drive decisions
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to fully own the outcome of
a cross-disciplinary team
- Technical prototyping ability in-engine, preferably Unreal or UEFN. Level
design skills are a plus
- Familiarity and interest in Fortnite and the evolving creator and UGC space
within UEFN
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage
for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life
and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term
disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In
addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental
well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and
coaching for employees & dependents.
PAY TRANSPARENCY INFORMATION
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each
base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be
expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a
variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills
and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base
pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans
and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or
programs).
British Columbia Base Pay Range
$139,061—$185,415 CAD
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees
globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine
technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content
that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal
Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build
high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is
also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries
such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we
continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive
to build teams of world-class talent.
LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? COME BE A PART OF SOMETHING EPIC!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are
proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) Policy here [https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/eeo-policy].
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or
approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement
agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly
executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party.
Further details on these matters can be found here
[https://www.epicgames.com/note-to-recruitment-agencies].
