Game Designer, Mobile

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 Mobile Game Designers to join our team working on Fortnite. In this role, you’ll work with the gameplay team to create features and systems that delight our mobile players with fresh experiences. Gameplay Designers at Epic are part of a cross-discipline development team that owns the vision and drive to create innovative features and content that expand the Fortnite universe on mobile. In this role, you will - Collaborate with teams developing new features, ensuring the vision, design and player experience are primed for our mobile audience on Fortnite - Join forces with Design and Product to identify and solve any opportunities to improve the mobile experience in Fortnite - Work in the Unreal Engine to implement your designs in close collaboration with UI/UX, engineers, animators, VFX, sound artists, QA, among others - Work with Production to guarantee we are constantly evaluating the mobile experience, as well as prioritizing and enabling the team to work on any issues found - Attend playtests and design review meetings to give feedback and identify practical solutions on mobile design considerations throughout development - Evangelize mobile design best practices within the wider Fortnite team What we're looking for - 3+ years experience shipping multiple titles as a mobile game designer on Unreal or Unity. Added bonus if you have experience and proficiency implementing in-engine things like prototypes and moment-to-moment gameplay (items, weapons, etc.) - Strong interest in Fortnite, BR, and multiplayer games with an understanding of what makes them work - Experience designing mobile game content for GaaS model or relevant online games experience - Passion for games with a wide breadth of mobile development knowledge, including controls for mobile, progression and engagement systems as well as UX/UI - Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of goal setting on play - Solution-oriented problem solver who can react quickly to changing project needs and drive decisions - Exceptional communication skills and the ability to fully own the outcome of a cross-disciplined team EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees. 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. Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

3+ years experience shipping multiple titles as a mobile game designer on Unreal or Unity. Proficiency implementing in-engine prototypes and moment-to-moment gameplay (items, weapons, etc.). Strong interest in Fortnite, BR, and multiplayer games with an understanding of how they work. Experience designing mobile game content for a GaaS model or relevant online games experience. Passion for games with broad mobile development knowledge, including mobile controls, progression and engagement systems, and UX/UI. Ability to empathize with players and understand motivations, playstyles, and goal-driven play. Solution-oriented, able to adapt to changing project needs and drive decisions. Excellent communication skills and ability to own outcomes in a cross-disciplined team.