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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
Psyonix (a subsidiary of Epic) is looking for a Senior Game Designer to develop, manage, and own designs for Rocket League. You will work with development teams of Artists, Engineers, Designers, Producers, and Product Managers to develop Rocket League features, systems, and content to entertain and engage the Rocket League player base.
In this role, you will
- Be the voice of our players and maintain the design principles that define Rocket League
- Design, develop, and improve systems in alignment with project goals.
- Own key features, initiatives, and systems across Rocket League and drive tactical execution.
- Lead alignment on key features across multiple stakeholders and guide implementation efforts
- Create clear and concise design documentation and support design work
- Develop features and systems that drive engagement and monetization goals
- Work with Design, Development, Production, and Product leadership across Epic to drive features and initiatives related to Rocket League; Monitor community feedback, identify player needs, evaluate what’s actionable, and create a plan of action to address
What we're looking for
- Passion for Rocket League and/or similar esports-based titles
- Familiarity and interest in Fortnite Ecosystem mechanics and features
- Advanced level of game design experience (7+ years) with an emphasis on feature ownership and systems design on a shipped, competitive multiplayer, and/or live “as a service” games.
- Demonstrable proficiency in written communication and a track record of effectively conveying your design through documentation
- Exceptional verbal communication skills with experience guiding collaboration across diverse disciplines
- A passion for active self-growth and the growth of the colleagues around you.
- Professional experience with Unreal Editor is a plus but not required.
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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!
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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.
