Epic Games

Gameplay Designer

Epic Games$90K — $120K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in game design with multiple shipped titles, focusing on combat systems and ability design.
  • Proven ability to implement gameplay features in engine, preferably Unreal Engine.
  • Strong understanding of multiplayer games, systems design, and networking fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated passion for gaming, particularly in understanding player motivations and experiences.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and implement major gameplay features like combat mechanics and character design from concept to completed state.
  • Collaborate with engineers to create and debug gameplay features in the game engine.
  • Maintain high-quality design standards and contribute to overarching project decisions.
  • Develop clear design documents and facilitate both paper and in-game prototyping.
  • Quickly respond to team needs and prioritize critical tasks during development.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Long-term disability and life insurance included.
  • 401k plan with competitive matching.
  • Access to a comprehensive mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching.
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time, with company-wide paid breaks throughout the year.
Full Job Description
Epic Games is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Designer to join our dynamic team, contributing across various aspects of game design for our collaboration with Disney. In this role, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement gameplay abilities, combat mechanics, and gameplay systems that deliver a deep, satisfying player experience. In this role, you will • Own the design and implementation of various major features, such as gameplay systems, character design, combat mechanics, driving features from concept to a polished, shippable state • Implement technical design solutions directly in engine, working closely with engineers to build, iterate, and debug gameplay features • Set and maintain high-quality standards for design, actively participating in big-picture decisions to drive superior results • Create clear, structured design documents and drive collaborative, iterative prototyping processes, both paper-based and in-game • React quickly to project needs, contributing wherever the team needs you the most, accurately prioritizing critical tasks What we're looking for • Minimum 5+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a game designer, with a strong focus on combat systems, ability design, or action game mechanics • Proven ability to implement gameplay features directly in engine (Unreal Engine preferred), including scripting, visual scripting, or light programming • Deep passion for multiplayer games with a wide breadth of game knowledge and understanding of player motivations • Ability to react quickly to changing project needs and directions, along with strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset • Experience with multiplayer games, systems design, and networking fundamentals EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE 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.

About Epic Games

Epic Games is a video game development company that is best known for creating the popular game Fortnite. The company was founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Epic Games has developed a number of other successful games, including the Unreal series and Gears of War. The company is also known for its Unreal Engine, a game engine that is used by many other game developers. Epic Games is committed to advancing the state of the art in game development and creating innovative and engaging experiences for players.
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2,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1991

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