About the job
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the heart of Epic's achievements are our talented and dedicated team members. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. Whether producing award-winning games or developing engine technology that empowers others to create visually stunning interactive experiences, we are committed to continuous innovation.
Being part of Epic means being part of a team that prioritizes doing right by our community and users, as we continually innovate to elevate the standards of engine and game development.
DESIGN
What We Do
Utilize your design expertise within a pioneering company that challenges the status quo. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and systems design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
Your Role
The Fortnite team at Epic Games is seeking a Design Director to steer the vision for the Battle Pass, Fortnite Crew, and other pass products (such as Music Pass and themed passes). You will establish the overarching vision and take ownership of the outcomes related to Passes in Fortnite. Your collaboration with peers in Game Design, UX/UI, Production, Art, and QA will be crucial to ensuring product success, with an emphasis on working alongside leaders outside the core Pass Team, including Art, Seasonal Design (Quest, Gameplay), UX/UI, Product Management, Data Science, and Marketing, while aligning with Executive Stakeholders.
In this role, you will
- Take direct responsibility for the Pass product design and success, framing vision and goals for the larger team with an outcomes-driven approach.
- Guide design efforts for Passes to create a comprehensive player experience, encompassing unlock systems, progression systems, rewards, and monetization structures, while co-leading feature development with UX/UI and Product partners.
- Engage with both first-party and third-party experiences, such as Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), to ensure consistent progression integrity across platforms.
- Oversee and enhance healthy gameplay in Fortnite, providing direction and mentorship to the XP system team, while establishing guardrails and strategy for the XP system.
- Participate in playtests and engage with the live game to offer feedback, identifying practical solutions to challenges and opportunities to enhance your team’s efforts.
What We Seek
- 7+ years of comprehensive experience in game design as a senior leader, with a strong emphasis on collaborative development and innovation.

