Technical Game Director

At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were 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.

Epic Games is looking for a Technical Game Director to lead a multi-platform systems design effort using Unreal Engines 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.

• 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 programming 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 thats 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

• 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

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 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.

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but arent limited to) things such as skills and competencies qualifications knowledge and addition to base pay most employees are eligible to participate in Epics generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years weve 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. Epics 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.

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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