Senior Gameplay Designer

2 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Epic Games Full time
Senior Gameplay Designer Opportunity at Epic Games

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay Designer to join our team at Epic Games. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for crafting and implementing engaging gameplay experiences for our collaboration with Disney. Your expertise will be invaluable in shaping and refining gameplay features, balancing game mechanics, and creating compelling player experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement various major features, such as gameplay systems, quests, and encounters, fostering innovation and excellence.
  • Communicate project vision to team members of all disciplines, collaborating with product management and marketing teams to ensure player satisfaction and overall game health.
  • Set and maintain high-quality standards for design, actively participating in big-picture decisions to drive superior results.
  • Develop clear, structured design documents and drive collaborative, iterative prototyping processes, both paper-based and in-game.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to inform design decisions, adjust live balance in real-time, and react quickly to changing project needs, driving effective solutions.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a game designer, with expertise in various aspects of game design such as social gameplay features, balance tuning, quest content, and scenario design.
  • Deep passion for multiplayer games with a wide breadth of game knowledge and understanding of player motivations.
  • Ability to react quickly to changing project needs and directions, along with strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Experience with multiplayer cooperative games, systems design, analytics tools/languages/processes, and visual scripting is a plus.

About Epic Games

Epic Games is a global company with 19 countries, 55 studios, and over 4,500 employees. We have been making award-winning games and engine technology for over 25 years. Our Unreal Engine technology empowers game developers to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR. We strive to build teams of world-class talent and deeply value diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epic Games is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.



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