Senior Level Designer

At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

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 is looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our Design team working on Fortnite Battle this role youll use your level design experience knowledge of design tools and understanding of competitive multiplayer gameplay to create and evolve memorable locations and experiences for Fortnite players. Level Designers at Epic are part of a cross-disciplinary content team working together to build compelling gameplay spaces that expand and evolve the Fortnite universe.

• Design and build buildings natural landmarks POIs and gameplay spaces for Fortnite using modular kits while balancing visual quality gameplay needs and player flow
• Create compelling and competitive PvP spaces that support a variety of playstyles combat scenarios traversal options and player strategies
• Own and drive the vision for in-game locations from early planning and blockout through iteration polish and ship
• Use environmental and ambient storytelling to bring locations and the broader Fortnite world to life
• Prototype playtest iterate and make informed design decisions based on player experience and gameplay needs
• Partner closely with Art Gameplay Production and other disciplines to align creative vision with gameplay and production requirements
• Provide thoughtful design feedback and help maintain a high-quality bar across the team Identify and solve complex level design problems while working within technical gameplay and production constraints

• 7 years of professional Level Design experience or equivalent experience
• Experience designing and shipping multiplayer PvP levels or gameplay spaces; Battle Royale experience is a plus
• Experience using Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) or comparable professional level design tools
• Experience taking levels or major gameplay spaces from concept/blockout through iteration polish and ship
• Understanding of multiplayer level design fundamentals including player flow combat spaces traversal sightlines readability pacing and risk/reward
• Experience working directly with environment artists on prop placement lighting mood/atmosphere composition and design markup
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines communicate design intent provide feedback and incorporate feedback from others
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify problems develop solutions and iterate based on playtesting and player experience

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical Dental a Vision HRA Long Term Disability Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years weve 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. Epics 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.

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