Senior Level Designer

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

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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.

What You'll Do

Epic is looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our Design team working on Fortnite Battle Royale. In this role, you'll 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.

In this role, you will

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA, NYC, & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

New York City Base Pay Range$144,535—$240,891 USDCalifornia Base Pay Range$159,988—$264,980 USDWashington Base Pay Range$169,829—$283,048 USD

ABOUT US

Epic 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.

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