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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Epic Games's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Epic Games's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Epic Games
- high 106 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
- 2026-09-17
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 collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design and implement key features for the Fortnite universe. Your responsibilities include owning major gameplay features from concept to launch, prototyping in Unreal Engine using Blueprint, and shaping the overall vision for player experiences. You will also leverage player insights and data to enhance gameplay and ensure high-quality design across the team.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Epic Games as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of professional game design experience
- Demonstrated experience independently owning complex features from concept to release
- Strong hands-on experience working in Unreal Engine, including Blueprint scripting
- Experience designing content or systems for Games-as-a-Service or live-service games
- Strong understanding of multiplayer game design and passion for Battle Royale
- Ability to understand player motivations and translate insights into gameplay experiences
What you get
- 100% of premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and 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
- No specific salary listed
- Focus on live-service games may not appeal to all game designers
- Role requires strong collaboration across multiple disciplines, which may be challenging for some
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Listed by Epic Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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