Epic Games

Senior Game Designer

Epic Games · Cary,North Carolina,United States

Posted 28 days ago

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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

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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.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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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