Senior Technical Designer: Shape Fortnite & UEFN Systems

Epic Games; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to own the implementation of features in Fortnite. Responsibilities include creating technical documentation, collaborating with diverse teams, and developing systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical design, proficient in Unreal Engine, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

100% benefit coverage for employees and dependents

Mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical design experience in a professional setting.
• Experience on a live service or UGC-focused title is highly desired.
• Proficiency in writing technical documentation for multiple disciplines.
• Broad knowledge in Game Design and ability to engage on complex topics.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create clear and concise technical design documentation.
• Collaborate with teams and prioritize actions to drive projects forward.
• Design, develop, and implement systems using scripting languages.
• Construct rapid prototypes and iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Liaise with external partners regarding design decisions.

Skills

Technical design experience

Unreal Engine proficiency

Gameplay design

Communication skills

System design

Tools

Unreal Engine

Frostbite

Unity

Job description

A leading gaming company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to own the implementation of features in Fortnite. Responsibilities include creating technical documentation, collaborating with diverse teams, and developing systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical design, proficient in Unreal Engine, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.