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.
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.
LEVEL DESIGN INTERNWhat You'll DoEpic is looking for a Level Design Intern to join our Design team working on Fortnite. In this role, you'll utilize your experience, knowledge of design tools, and sense of scale to push the visual quality of the game and delight players with fresh experiences. Level Designers at Epic are a part of a cross-discipline content team working to develop great-looking levels that expand the Fortnite universe.
In this role, you will- Work closely with level designers and environment artists to learn what makes successful Fortnite landmarks and POIS
- Work in the Unreal Engine using modular kits to design visually appealing and fun locations that follow gameplay rules
- Assist other designers by helping improve existing landmarks and POIS
- Attend playtests, provide feedback, and identify practical solutions to problems
- Unreal Engine experience is required
- Direct involvement with prop placement, lighting, mood/atmosphere and design markup
- Passion for games with a wide range of game experiences
- Strong interest in Battle Royale and multiplayer games with an understanding of what makes them work
- Learns quickly, follows guidance, and completes assigned tasks within expected timelines
- A willingness to learn and grow through challenges. Someone who is open to feedback and guidance, tries different approaches when needed, and uses those experiences to build confidence and develop their skills
- Clear and proactive communication with the immediate team. Someone who asks questions when they need additional guidance, communicates task updates, and knows when to reach out to more experienced teammates for support
This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers. This is going to be Epic!
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.
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Skills Required
- Unreal Engine experience
- Direct involvement with prop placement, lighting, mood and atmosphere, and design markup
- Passion for games with a wide range of game experiences
- Strong interest in Battle Royale and multiplayer games, with an understanding of what makes them work
- Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines
- Perseverance, receptiveness to feedback, and adaptability
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple aspects and coordinate with multiple teams
- Legal authorization to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship
Epic Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Epic Games and has not been reviewed or approved by Epic Games.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive—often free—and includes medical, dental, vision, and access to therapy sessions. Feedback suggests these offerings are a standout element of the overall package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options and sizable bonuses are highlighted as meaningful parts of total compensation, with some describing pay as unmatched. Feedback suggests equity and incentives materially enhance perceived compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous time off, paid holidays, and sabbaticals are referenced alongside improvements in work-life balance. Feedback suggests paid leave breadth helps offset demanding periods.
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What We Do
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 5 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also 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.
