Epic Games · 3 days ago
Narrative Systems Designer
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelEpic Games is a cutting-edge company known for its innovative approach to game development. They are seeking a character-focused Narrative Systems Designer to create engaging NPC interactions and storylines that enhance player experience.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Design and implement NPC interactions with players and other NPCs, focusing on each character's personality, background and narrative
Think about character interactions and story systemically, bringing both technical skills and a creative writing touch to your day-to-day work
Work closely with leads to develop and validate satisfying relationship systems with characters
Work with Production and your leads to identify and prioritize work essential for creating these systems
Create deeply engaging conversations and questlines
Work with emerging technologies to help us shape the future of believable characters in games
Qualification
Required
Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Game Designer
A deep understanding of narrative design: you think about story & narrative systemically as well as creatively
Implementation experience with development tools, game engines (preferably UE 4/5), and pipelines; your ability to implement narrative systems in the engine will be a plus
A solid understanding of game design principles and player motivation
Ability to take ownership and communicate initiatives to ensure they are completed on time and in line with the design vision
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.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
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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
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