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 an experienced Lead Social Systems Designer to join our dynamic team and contribute to various aspects of social systems for our collaboration with Disney. In this role, you’ll drive and create social gameplay features and systems that enable players to experience new ways to have fun with their friends and other players. Epic's Lead Game Designers are part of a cross-discipline development team that owns the vision and drive to create innovative features and content.
In this role, you will
Own the design, vision, and outcome for major features or large areas of the game and communicate and represent a project vision to team members of all crafts
Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to ensure player satisfaction and overall game health
Actively participate in big-picture decisions, and ensure the design team focuses on the right elements to achieve superior results
Drive collaborative and iterative prototyping, both paper-based and in-game while working closely with production to identify, prioritize, assign, and evaluate design work
Lead, develop, and grow the design team, enabling designers to achieve their career goals and best outcomes while also increasing the capabilities of the team
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Game Designer
2+ years in a Lead Game Designer role, including experience leading a team
Passion for multiplayer games with a wide breadth of game knowledge with a strong interest in BR and multiplayer games with an understanding of what makes them work
Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations
Solution-oriented problem solver and organized leader who can structure and plan their own work, and guide planning and goals for their teams
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.
