Technical Game Director
About this role
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
DESIGN
What We Do
Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is looking for a Technical Game Director to lead a multi-platform systems design effort using Unreal Engine’s capabilities to bring LEGO gameplay to life. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with a range of game types matched by equal expertise in creating traditional game depth through systemic design.
In this role, you will
- Create industry-leading mechanics and content systems that maximize cadence-based engagement and mobile-friendly accessibility
- Build a playable vision by testing fun through rapid prototyping and iterating alongside skilled engineering and art teams
- Establish extensible game paradigms that can be added to for years at high dev ROI
- Develop a compelling, shareable vision for non-technical stakeholders that’s rooted in robust, replayable systems
- Work alongside product management, marketing, and community teams to continually evolve the game and delight players daily by leveraging original and IP experiences
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a hands-on systems designer, design leader, and technical implementer
- Experience designing building-based systems and rules integrations to recreate physical play through digital experiences
- Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine systems, like Blueprints for prototyping and tuning designs
- Strong interest in the LEGO brand, lifestyle games, and player-first mobile gaming
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. 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.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
Company at a glance
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision HRA
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k
- Mental well-being program
- Unlimited PTO
- Sick time
- Paid sabbatical
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