Epic Games

Technical Game Director

Epic Games$135K — $160K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in game design, particularly as a systems designer and design leader
  • Proven track record of shipping multiple game titles
  • Expertise in designing building-based systems and integrating rules to replicate physical play
  • Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, especially with Blueprints for design prototyping
  • Passionate about the LEGO brand and lifestyle gaming, with a player-first mindset

Responsibilities

  • Create innovative mechanics and content systems focusing on user engagement and mobile accessibility
  • Rapidly prototype and iterate fun gameplay in collaboration with engineering and art teams
  • Establish scalable game paradigms that ensure high development ROI for future enhancements
  • Craft a shareable vision for non-technical stakeholders based on solid, engaging systems
  • Collaborate with product management, marketing, and community teams to constantly evolve the game and enhance player experience

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  • Long-term disability and life insurance included
  • 401k plan with a competitive matching scheme
  • Free therapy and coaching services through a mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick leave policies
  • Recognition events and company-wide paid breaks throughout the year
  • Paid sabbatical for employees after 7 years of service
Full Job Description
Epic Games is looking for a Technical Game Director to lead a multi-platform systems design effort using Unreal Engine's capabilities to bring LEGO gameplay to life. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with a range of game types matched by equal expertise in creating traditional game depth through systemic design. In this role, you will - Create industry-leading mechanics and content systems that maximize cadence-based engagement and mobile-friendly accessibility - Build a playable vision by testing fun through rapid prototyping and iterating alongside skilled engineering and art teams - Establish extensible game paradigms that can be added to for years at high dev ROI - Develop a compelling, shareable vision for non-technical stakeholders that's rooted in robust, replayable systems - Work alongside product management, marketing, and community teams to continually evolve the game and delight players daily by leveraging original and IP experiences What we're looking for - 8+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a hands-on systems designer, design leader, and technical implementer - Experience designing building-based systems and rules integrations to recreate physical play through digital experiences - Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine systems, like Blueprints for prototyping and tuning designs - Strong interest in the LEGO brand, lifestyle games, and player-first mobile gaming 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
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Founded
1991

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