Director, Education & Training

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.UNREAL ENGINE LEARNING RESOURCESWhat We DoEpic's Education & Learning team provides accessible ways for current and aspiring creators to learn the real-time 3D tools and skills they need to be successful.What You'll DoAs Director of Education & Training you will lead a team that is passionate about learning and driven to engage with educators and students--whether in an academic setting or through professional growth. You will set the strategy for growing adoption of Epic tools in educational markets and providing learning content that meets the needs of an evolving market, showcasing Epic’s latest technical capabilities. You will also engage regularly with educators and users through events and programs that tap into high-growth opportunities.In this role, you willAccelerate adoption in target markets via institutional partnerships and curriculum supportOversee tool-specific bootcamps focused on career tracks and industry showcasesDrive a Train-the-Trainer program to scale technical instruction globally through external partnersOversee regional initiatives to boost local markets, grow adoption, and increase Epic's visibility through events and speaking engagementsFoster engagement by collaborating with the Community team to facilitate programs, deliver content, and encourage community-led learningSet strategy and vision for enabling infrastructure including tooling (Interactive Partner Directory, LMS) and certification pathways that promote and reward learningEstablish and track metrics that gauge effectiveness of programs and contentWhat we're looking for10+ years in Education, Training, or a related field, with an emphasis on technology and learning platformsThe ability to think critically and adapt in a fast-paced environment, leveraging the latest technologies and pedagogical approachesA passion for game development and Epic’s primary industriesExperience leading high-performing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders in multiple business functionsA track record of setting effective strategy and leading successful programs that deliver measurable resultsExperience managing a budget and building scalable services efficientlyEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur 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.ABOUT USEpic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.