Senior Director, Design at Epic Games

The role

As the Senior Director of Design for Fortnite, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to guide game modes from ideation to launch. You will collaborate with senior leadership to carry the game's vision forward while maintaining a high bar for quality and player fun.

What you'll do

• Define vision and business goals for Fortnite seasons and shooter modes
• Manage the design team and mentor individual contributors to hone their craft
• Uphold Epic's design and gameplay quality standards across the organization
• Oversee the full development lifecycle from initial ideation to final shipping
• Establish long-term design roadmaps that drive multiple game seasons
• Translate player metrics and marketplace data into actionable design goals

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading game teams from a high-level director perspective
• Extensive background in developing game systems that operate at scale
• Expertise in a creative craft with a deep understanding of game mechanics
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Battle Royale genre and its core mechanics
• Strong soft skills for navigating large teams across multiple disciplines

Your impact

You will shape the future of interactive entertainment by driving the creative direction of one of the world's largest games. By establishing strategic roadmaps and mentoring the design team, you will ensure Fortnite remains a high-quality, engaging experience for millions of players globally.