Work in close collaboration with project leads & directors to design, prototype, tune, and ship features and systems that support the engagement, gameplay, and creative vision of the project
Document and create clear, actionable design documents, and iterate on these features, working with a team of developers across multiple disciplines, and oversee their successful implementation from start to finish
Get hands-on creating the scripting, data, and content required by those features, diving into the engine, and leveraging other tools
Be responsible for soliciting and rapidly integrating feedback from across the team on your own initiative, ensuring we're continually delivering a fun and fresh experience to our players
Help establish and maintain design pipelines, best practices, and cross-discipline communication standards to scope, prioritize deliverables, and hit milestone goals
Requirements
5+ years of experience shipping first or third-person shooter titles as a Gameplay Designer, working on itemization, gameplay systems, combat, ability systems, features, and content
Strong scripting and technical capabilities. Bonus points if you have experience with Unreal Engine and the Ability System
Experience working on live-service multiplayer environments
Demonstrated talent and a deep understanding of gameplay feel, player motivations or intent, gameplay mechanics, weapon/itemization use, and combat systems contributing to delivering the most emergent player experience
Ability to break down high-level creative direction into actionable gameplay features and production-ready tasks
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and react quickly to changing project needs, drive decisions, and then own the outcome and vision
Commitment to quality, rapid iteration, and delivering exceptional player experiences
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).
Pay Transparency Information
New York City Base Pay Range$112,055-$164,348 USDCalifornia Base Pay Range$123,260-$180,782 USDWashington Base Pay Range$112,055-$164,348 USD ABOUT US
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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
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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.
Epic Games · New York City, NY