About the job
JOIN THE EPIC TEAM!
At Epic Games, we thrive on the talent and passion of our team members. We cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. Whether we are developing award-winning games or pioneering engine technology that allows creators to craft visually captivating interactive experiences, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Being a part of Epic means engaging with a community and user base that inspires us to continually elevate the standards of game and engine development.
DESIGN INNOVATION
Your Role
Utilize your design expertise at a forward-thinking company that challenges conventional ideas. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and systems design, you will help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
Your Responsibilities
As the Principal Game Designer, you will address high-level engagement challenges across the Fortnite ecosystem. This involves innovating existing systems such as Quests and Passes, as well as developing new structures that enhance the player experience across the expanding platform. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, driving a vision that engages players with enriching goals linked to broader progression frameworks.
- Create engaging objectives for players that enhance their exposure, experience, and mastery of game mechanics while immersing them in the Fortnite universe.
- Lead design innovations within the engagement space, focusing on systems, progression, and rewards to meet key engagement metrics and fulfill systemic framework needs.
- Communicate and advocate a vision for player experiences across multiple teams, supporting various crafts to optimize engagement.
- Work collaboratively with product management and marketing teams to ensure player satisfaction and overall game health while promoting growth across the ecosystem and facilitating key activations.
- Drive an iterative live design process, enabling rapid prototyping, immediate adjustments based on feedback, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a game designer, successfully shipping multiple titles focused on engagement content or goal-based progression systems in live-service multiplayer environments.
- Strong ability to empathize with players, coupled with a deep understanding of player motivations, play styles, and the impact of goal setting on player engagement.

