Senior Technical Designer

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 Technical Designer to own the implementation of features (characters, weapons, items, devices, and game mechanics) in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement tools, systems, and content within the Fortnite Ecosystem to help us expand the possibilities for creators working in Fortnite Creative and UEFN.

In this role, you will

Create clear and concise technical design documentation and support design work on multiple projects; Propose and present solutions in which technical design is a key stakeholder

Work with Gameplay Designers, Product Managers, and Design Leadership to discuss design challenges, brainstorm solutions, and prioritize actions to drive projects forward; Partner with the Production, Design, and Programming teams to provide a clear message to stakeholders regarding technical design tasks, priorities, and status

Design, develop, and implement systems utilizing both visual and written scripting languages

Construct rapid prototypes and test maps for mechanics and features; Iterate on designs, prototypes, and features based on feedback from peers and stakeholders; take ownership of internal tooling and workflows, and coordinate technical work across multiple disciplines

Proactively keep an eye on the impact of your work on the moment-to-moment gameplay, always being an advocate for the player and their play experience at every stage of development

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

Provide design direction to publishing efforts through product reviews and creator engagements

What we're looking for

5+ years of technical design experience in a professional setting is required; experience with systems and gameplay design is a plus

Experience on a live service or UGC-focused title is highly desired

Professional experience with a high-level programming language and / or Blueprints (e.g., C++, C#, JavaScript, Python, etc); experience with UEFN’s Verse language a plus

Proficiency in writing technical documentation with experience writing for an audience spanning multiple disciplines

Broad knowledge spanning multiple areas of Game Design, and the ability to engage on a variety of complex topics across design, whilst representing your area of specialism

Professional experience with Unreal Engine or AAA development using other engines such as Frostbite, Unity; experience with UEFN is a plus

Familiarity and interest in Fortnite and the evolving creator and UGC space within UEFN

Strong verbal communication skills with experience communicating technical designs and concepts across multiple disciplines

Ability to help those around you bring their best to the table through a positive, can-do attitude

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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.

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