Senior Gameplay 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

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• New York City Base Pay Range
• $144,535 - $211,984 USD
• California Base Pay Range
• $158,988 - $233,182 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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