Technical Game Director

Epic Games; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Technical Game Director to lead a multi-platform systems design effort using Unreal Engine to bring LEGO gameplay to life. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building systemic design and on-thread game content across titles and platforms.

You will collaborate with programming, art, product and marketing teams to shape a playable vision, prototype rapidly, and ensure a robust, replayable system that resonates with players and partners alike.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a hands-on systems designer, design leader, and technical implementer.
• Experience designing building-based systems and rules integrations to recreate physical play through digital experiences.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine systems, like Blueprints for prototyping and tuning designs.
• Strong interest in the LEGO brand, lifestyle games, and player-first mobile gaming.

Responsibilities

• Create industry-leading mechanics and content systems that maximize cadence-based engagement and mobile-friendly accessibility.
• Build a playable vision by testing fun through rapid prototyping and iterating alongside skilled programming and art teams.
• Establish extensible game paradigms that can be added to for years at high dev ROI.
• Develop a compelling, shareable vision for non-technical stakeholders that’s rooted in robust, replayable systems.
• Work alongside product management, marketing, and community teams to continually evolve the game and delight players daily by leveraging original and IP experiences.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

Systems design

Leadership

Mobile gaming

Game prototyping

Stakeholder communication

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.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for a Technical Game Director to lead a multi-platform systems design effort using Unreal Engine’s capabilities to bring LEGO gameplay to life. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with a range of game types matched by equal expertise in creating traditional game depth through systemic design.

In this role, you will

• Create industry-leading mechanics and content systems that maximize cadence-based engagement and mobile-friendly accessibility
• Build a playable vision by testing fun through rapid prototyping and iterating alongside skilled programming and art teams
• Establish extensible game paradigms that can be added to for years at high dev ROI
• Develop a compelling, shareable vision for non-technical stakeholders that’s rooted in robust, replayable systems
• Work alongside product management, marketing, and community teams to continually evolve the game and delight players daily by leveraging original and IP experiences

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a hands‑on systems designer, design leader, and technical implementer
• Experience designing building-based systems and rules integrations to recreate physical play through digital experiences
• Hands‑on experience with Unreal Engine systems, like Blueprints for prototyping and tuning designs
• Strong interest in the LEGO brand, lifestyle games, and player‑first mobile gaming

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 $179,686 — $263,539 CAD

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.