Lead Level Designer

About the role

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic! Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here . Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here .

Responsibilities

• Epic is looking for a Lead Level Designer to join our dynamic team. This person will contribute to various aspects of game design as part of our collaboration with Disney. In this role, you will lead a team of designers to create engaging experiences and points of interest for our players.
• In this role, you will
• Lead the vision and execution for building compelling gameplay spaces, points of interest, and levels.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the design team, helping designers achieve career goals while increasing overall team capability.
• Roll up your sleeves and contribute as an individual contributor when needed, setting the quality bar for design through example.
• Participate actively in high-level decision-making and ensure the design team remains focused on the right priorities to deliver high-quality results.
• Work closely with production teams to define, prioritize, assign, and evaluate design work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience shipping multiple titles as a Level Designer.
• At least 2 years of experience in a design leadership role, with demonstrated ability to effectively manage or lead a team.
• Experience with a level editor (Unreal Engine 5 or similar).
• Hands-on involvement with prop placement, lighting, mood, atmosphere, and design markup.
• Strong experience collaborating and communicating closely with artists.
• Demonstrated ability to improvise and solve problems creatively.
• This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA, NYC, & WA).
• Pay Transparency Information
• New York City Base Pay Range
• $144,535 - $240,891 USD
• California Base Pay Range
• $158,988 - $264,980 USD
• Washington Base Pay Range

Benefits

Additional Information

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. 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.

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