Epic Games

Lead Gameplay Designer

Epic Games · Cary,North Carolina,United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
Epic Games's roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Epic Games's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Epic Games
high
165 stale, 9 reposted of 165 open
Hiring momentum
210 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Epic Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Epic Games.

About this role

As a Senior Game Designer at Epic Games, you will create engaging experiences for a collaboration with LEGO, focusing on combat, progression, systems, and live gameplay content. Your role involves close collaboration with various teams to design, prototype, and ship game features, while ensuring a fun and accessible player experience. You will also document design processes, solicit feedback, and maintain best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5+ years of experience on a live service game
  • Strong scripting and technical capabilities
  • Demonstrated talent and understanding of gameplay mechanics and player motivations
  • Ability to break down high-level creative direction into actionable gameplay features
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Commitment to quality and rapid iteration

Nice to have

  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Experience with the Ability System

What you get

  • 100% of premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
  • Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust mental well-being program with free therapy and coaching
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment

Worth weighing

  • Fast-paced cross-disciplinary environment may require quick adaptation
  • Focus on collaboration and feedback may not suit all work styles

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Listed by Epic Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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