Epic Games · 1 day ago
Principal Game Designer, Engagement
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expEpic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry, known for its innovative approach and collaborative environment. They are seeking a Principal Game Designer to tackle engagement challenges within the Fortnite ecosystem, focusing on player experience and innovative design solutions.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Craft meaningful goals for players that build their exposure, experience, and mastery of new and existing game mechanics, all while immersing them in the world of Fortnite
Spearhead innovation in design for the engagement space, including systems, progression, and rewards, fulfilling key engagement metrics and supporting broad systematic framework needs
Communicate and represent a vision for the player’s experience to multiple teams across the company, as well as supporting teams of all crafts to optimize their engagement
Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to ensure player satisfaction and overall game health while driving growth across the ecosystem and supporting key activations
Drive collaborative and iterative live design to prototype quickly, make changes live soon after, learn from them, and iterate
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a game designer, working on engagement content or goal-based progression systems in live-service multiplayer environments
Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of goal setting on play
Strong interest in BR and the Fortnite Ecosystem with an understanding of what makes them work
Able to react quickly to changing project needs and drive decisions, then own that vision
You're player-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
Benefits
We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
Recent News
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2026-01-07
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