Game Designer, Activities

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 107,812 - 158,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for benefits for employees and dependents

Robust mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Game Designer in Cary, North Carolina. This role focuses on driving objectives and encounters, delivering scalable content, and shaping replayable experiences in collaboration with Disney. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in AAA game design, proficient in UE5, and strong problem-solving abilities.

The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and a strong emphasis on mental well-being for employees and their dependents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a game designer.
• Demonstrated ability to improvise and creatively solve problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive objectives and encounters to advance the project’s gameplay.
• Deliver varied and scalable content across worlds to enhance design velocity.
• Iterate on encounter and objective design elements while upholding high quality standards.
• Shape compelling and replayable experiences that align with Epic and Disney’s vision.

Skills

Experience shipping multiple AAA titles

Proficiency in UE5

Visual scripting

PvPvE objective and encounter design

Problem-solving skills

Job description

What You'll Do

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Game Designer, Activities Design to join our dynamic team and contribute to various aspects of objectives and encounter design for our collaboration with Disney. In this role, you'll leverage your experience, design tool expertise, and a sense of gameplay to elevate the game's quality and delight players with fresh experiences.

In this role, you will

• Drive objectives and encounters to advance the project's gameplay and in-game progression
• Deliver varied and scalable content across worlds to enhance design velocity as the project grows
• Quickly iterate on encounter and objective design elements while upholding the high Epic quality standards on a project of this scale
• Shape compelling and replayable experiences that align with Epic and Disney’s long-term gameplay vision

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a game designer
• Proficiency in using major game engines (e.g., UE5)
• Visual scripting experience is a must
• Deep experience in PvPvE objective and encounter design, crucial for the project's evolving scope
• Demonstrated ability to improvise and creatively solve problems
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a solution‑oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing project needs

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 & dependents.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

British Columbia Base Pay Range

$107,812 — $158,124 CAD

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.