Senior Game Designer: Lead Features in Unreal & Live Ops

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Paid sabbatical

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Game Designer to own key gameplay features and drive design from concept to ship. You will work hands-on in Unreal Engine using Blueprint, collaborating with engineering, art, animation, VFX, audio, and other teams to deliver compelling player experiences.

You will help shape features, prototype rapidly, and leverage playtests and data to refine gameplay. A strong emphasis on player motivation, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and delivering high-quality results is

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game design experience.
• Proven ownership of complex features from concept through release.
• Hands-on Unreal Engine experience with Blueprint scripting.

Responsibilities

• Own major features from concept through launch with clear vision and plan.
• Implement designs in Blueprint within Unreal Engine, coordinating with engineering, art, and audio.
• Shape the big-picture vision by evaluating trade-offs and prioritizing features for value to players.
• Lead rapid prototyping and iteration using pitches, paper concepts, and in-engine prototypes.
• Champion the player experience by aligning goals and gameplay loops with player motivations.
• Participate in playtests and design reviews; synthesize feedback and data into actionable improvements.
• Collaborate across disciplines to maintain a high-quality player experience and alignment.

Skills

Feature ownership

Unreal Engine

Blueprint scripting

Live-Ops / GaaS

Multiplayer design

Player empathy

Design judgment

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Game Designer to own key gameplay features and drive design from concept to ship. You will work hands-on in Unreal Engine using Blueprint, collaborating with engineering, art, animation, VFX, audio, and other teams to deliver compelling player experiences.

You will help shape features, prototype rapidly, and leverage playtests and data to refine gameplay. A strong emphasis on player motivation, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and delivering high-quality results is