Principal Narrative Designer at Epic Games

The role

Epic Games is seeking a Principal Game Designer to address high-level engagement challenges within the Fortnite ecosystem. You will innovate on existing systems like Quests and Passes while creating new structures to guide player experiences across the platform.

What you'll do

• Design meaningful player goals that build mastery of game mechanics
• Innovate engagement systems including progression and reward frameworks
• Communicate a clear vision for player experiences across multiple teams
• Collaborate with product and marketing to ensure game health and growth
• Drive iterative live design through rapid prototyping and live updates
• Support cross-disciplinary teams to optimize player engagement strategies

What you'll bring

• Over ten years of experience shipping titles as a game designer
• Expertise in engagement content and goal-based progression systems
• Deep understanding of player motivations and live-service environments
• Strong knowledge of Battle Royale and the Fortnite ecosystem
• Ability to drive decisions and adapt quickly to changing project needs

Your impact

You will shape the future of interactive entertainment by evolving how millions of players engage with the Fortnite ecosystem. Your work will directly influence player retention and satisfaction through innovative progression systems and immersive goal-setting.