Lead Gameplay Designer

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 seeking a Senior Game Designer, Activities Design to join our dynamic team and contribute to various aspects of objectives and encounter design for our collaboration with Disney. In this role, you'll leverage your experience, design tool expertise, and a sense of gameplay to elevate the game's quality and delight players with fresh experiences.

In this role, you will

• Drive objectives and encounters to advance the project's gameplay and in-game progression
• Deliver varied and scalable content across worlds to enhance design velocity as the project grows
• Quickly iterate on encounter and objective design elements while upholding the high Epic quality standards on a project of this scale
• Shape compelling and replayable experiences that align with Epic and Disney’s long-term gameplay vision

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 4+ years' experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a game designer
• Proficiency in using major game engines (e.g., UE5)
• Visual scripting experience is a must
• Deep experience in PvPvE objective and encounter design, crucial for the project's evolving scope
• Demonstrated ability to improvise and creatively solve problems
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing project needs

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).

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).