Senior Director, Design (Fortnite) 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 define the vision and business goals for various shooter modes while maintaining a high quality bar.

What you'll do

• Define vision and business goals for Fortnite seasons and shooter modes
• Manage the design team and mentor members to foster independent success
• Oversee the entire design and development process from ideation to shipping
• Establish long-term design and system roadmaps for multiple seasons
• Translate player metrics and marketplace data into actionable design goals
• Collaborate with leadership to manage staffing and production milestones

What you'll bring

• Experience leading game teams from a director or high-level leadership perspective
• Rich background in game systems that operate at a large scale
• Expert-level background in a creative craft and deep understanding of game mechanics
• Keen understanding of the Battle Royale genre and what makes games immersive
• Excellent soft skills to navigate a large multidisciplinary team environment

Your impact

You will shape the future of interactive entertainment by driving the creative vision for one of the world's largest games. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of high-quality, fun experiences for millions of players while building a sustainable and empowered design organization.