Level Design Intern

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking a Level Design Intern to join our gameplay team on an unannounced Fortnite ecosystem project. You will be embedded with designers and environment artists, crafting landmarks and POIs and helping drive creative concepts.

You’ll work in Unreal Engine, using modular kits to design locations that follow gameplay rules, attend playtests, and iterate based on feedback.

Qualifications

• Unreal Engine experience is required.
• Involvement with prop placement, lighting and mood/design markup.
• Strong interest in BR and multiplayer games; ability to take feedback and direction.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with level designers and environment artists to learn what makes successful landmarks and POIs.
• Work in the Unreal Engine using modular kits to design visually appealing and fun locations that follow gameplay rules.
• Assist other designers by helping improve existing landmarks and POIs.
• Attend playtests, provide feedback, and identify practical solutions to problems.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Prop placement

Lighting

Design markup

Communication

Fast learner

Tools

Unreal Engine

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.

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.

LEVEL DESIGN INTERN

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for a Level Design intern to work with our gameplay team on an unannounced project in the Fortnite ecosystem. In this role, you'll be embedded with the gameplay team, helping to craft gameplay spaces that delight players with fresh experiences. As an intern, you will work closely with the Level Design team here at Epic, and be a part of a cross-discipline development team that owns the vision and drives to create innovative content which expands the Fortnite universe.

In this role, you will

• Work closely with level designers and environment artists to learn what makes successful landmarks and POIs
• Work in the Unreal Engine using modular kits to design visually appealing and fun locations that follow gameplay rules
• Assist other designers by helping improve existing landmarks and POIs
• Attend playtests, provide feedback, and identify practical solutions to problems

What we're looking for

• Unreal Engine experience is required
• Direct involvement with prop placement, lighting, mood/atmosphere and design markup
• Passion for games with a wide breadth of game knowledge
• Strong interest in BR and multiplayer games with an understanding of what makes them work
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to take feedback and direction on assigned tasks
• Fast learner who meets deadlines

This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers. This is going to be Epic!

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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