Director, Education & Training

Epic Games; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with competitive match

Unlimited PTO

Sick time and paid breaks

Mental health support (Modern Health)

Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job summary

Epic Games seeks a Director of Education & Training to lead a team passionate about learning and to grow adoption of Epic tools in educational markets. You will set strategy for developing learning content and engaging educators and students, whether in academia or professional settings.

You will drive partnerships, craft curricula, and scale programs globally through events and partnerships, while measuring impact and outcomes for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Education, Training, or related field.
• Ability to think critically and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for game development and Epic's industries.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Track record of setting strategy and delivering measurable programs.
• Experience managing a budget and building scalable services.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate adoption in target markets via institutional partnerships and curriculum support.
• Oversee tool-specific bootcamps focused on career tracks and industry showcases.
• Drive a Train-the-Trainer program to scale technical instruction globally through external partners.
• Oversee regional initiatives to boost local markets, grow adoption, and increase Epic's visibility through events and speaking engagements.
• Foster engagement by collaborating with the Community team to facilitate programs, deliver content, and encourage community-led learning.
• Set strategy and vision for enabling infrastructure including tooling and certification pathways.
• Establish and track metrics that gauge effectiveness of programs and content.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Budget management

Education technology

Strategic thinking

Job description

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.

UNREAL ENGINE LEARNING RESOURCES

What We Do

Epic's Education & Learning team provides accessible ways for current and aspiring creators to learn the real-time 3D tools and skills they need to be successful.

What You’ll Do

As Director of Education & Training you will lead a team that is passionate about learning and driven to engage with educators and students--whether in an academic setting or through professional growth. You will set the strategy for growing adoption of Epic tools in educational markets and providing learning content that meets the needs of an evolving market, showcasing Epic's latest technical capabilities. You will also engage regularly with educators and users through events and programs that tap into high-growth opportunities.

In this role, you will

• Accelerate adoption in target markets via institutional partnerships and curriculum support
• Oversee tool-specific bootcamps focused on career tracks and industry showcases
• Drive a Train-the-Trainer program to scale technical instruction globally through external partners
• Oversee regional initiatives to boost local markets, grow adoption, and increase Epic's visibility through events and speaking engagements
• Foster engagement by collaborating with the Community team to facilitate programs, deliver content, and encourage community-led learning
• Set strategy and vision for enabling infrastructure including tooling (Interactive Partner Directory, LMS) and certification pathways that promote and reward learning
• Establish and track metrics that gauge effectiveness of programs and content

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years in Education, Training, or a related field, with an emphasis on technology and learning platforms
• The ability to think critically and adapt in a fast-paced environment, leveraging the latest technologies and pedagogical approaches
• A passion for game development and Epic's primary industries
• Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders in multiple business functions
• A track record of setting effective strategy and leading successful programs that deliver measurable results
• Experience managing a budget and building scalable services efficiently

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 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.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

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