Game Designer

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company based in Montreal is seeking a Designer to enhance cosmetic systems within the Fortnite universe. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in gameplay design, a strong command of UE5, and excellent collaboration skills. You'll work closely with artists and programmers to create engaging and visually appealing content. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

100% health benefits for employees and dependents

Mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of gameplay design and/or cosmetics development experience.
• Proficiency in UE5 blueprint and/or visual scripting languages.
• Experience with all stages of development.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and expand existing cosmetic systems by introducing fresh content.
• Collaborate with artists, programmers, and designers.
• Analyze player behavior to refine cosmetic systems.

Skills

Gameplay design

Cosmetics development

Proficiency in UE5

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Epic Games is looking for a Designer to join our Ecosystem Design team. In this role, you\'ll utilize your experience, proficiency in cosmetic monetization, and knowledge of UGC ecosystems to help shape the future of cosmetics in the Fortnite universe.

• Sustain and expand existing cosmetic systems by introducing fresh content, interactions, and behaviors using your technical skills
• Collaborate closely with artists, programmers, and other designers to ensure cosmetic features are cohesive, functional, and visually compelling
• Support others in brainstorming and conceptualizing new cosmetic mechanics and initiatives
• Analyze player behavior and feedback to refine cosmetic systems and ensure a high-quality player experience
• Help define and maintain best practices and design guidelines for cosmetic systems within the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of gameplay design and/or cosmetics development experience
• Proficiency in UE5 blueprint and/or visual scripting languages; comfortable with regular hands-on development
• Experience with all stages of development, from pitch & prototype to shipping & live support
• Ability to drive initiatives, with a desire to move quickly and challenge the status quo
• Knowledgeable about the Fortnite Ecosystem and its offerings
• Demonstrated ability to improvise and creatively solve problems
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Benefits

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.

About Us

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.