Senior Mobile Game Designer
Epic Games is hiring a Senior Mobile Game Designer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Epic Games.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Unreal Engine, game design and mobile gaming among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Epic Games has 136 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Drive the design, prototyping, and implementation of major mobile gameplay and progression features for the Fortnite universe.
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
DESIGN
What We Do
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
You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary development teams to design, prototype, implement, and ship key features that expand the Fortnite universe. As a Senior Mobile Game Designer, you'll own features and systems for our mobile players, building new areas of the game and improving existing ones from initial vision through polished player-facing experiences.
In this role, you will
- Own Major Features: Drive the design and development of significant mobile features, such as gameplay and progression systems, from concept through launch, establishing a clear vision, documentation, implementation plan, and path to a high-quality player experience
- Shape the Big-Picture Vision: Contribute to broader product and gameplay decisions by identifying opportunities, evaluating trade-offs, and helping the team prioritize features that deliver meaningful value to our mobile players
- Champion the Mobile Player Experience: Apply a deep understanding of player motivations and behaviors to create compelling goals, gameplay loops, and experiences that keep players engaged over time
- Drive Prototyping & Iteration: Lead rapid prototyping and iteration loops, using everything from early design pitches and paper concepts to playable in-engine prototypes to validate ideas and solve complex mobile design problems
- Raise the Design Bar: Provide thoughtful feedback and design guidance to other team members and evangelize mobile design best practices within the wider Fortnite team
- Partner Across Disciplines: Communicate design intent clearly and build alignment across teams while collaborating on developing new features, ensuring the vision, design and player experience are primed for our mobile audience
- Leverage Playtests & Data: Regularly participate in playtests and design reviews, synthesizing feedback, player insights, and gameplay data into actionable steps
- Implement in Blueprint: Work hands-on in Unreal Engine to prototype and implement designs using Blueprint scripting, partnering closely with engineering, animation, VFX, audio, art, and other disciplines to bring features to life
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of professional mobile game design experience, with a track record of designing and shipping high-quality features or systems (such as progression systems, core shooter gameplay, and action game mechanics)
- Demonstrated experience independently owning complex features from early concept and prototyping through implementation, iteration, polish, release and live
- Deep understanding of mobile-specific design, such as engagement systems, touch controls, screen real estate, session length, and UX/UI conventions
- Strong hands-on experience working in Unreal Engine, including Blueprint scripting and implementing gameplay directly in-engine
- Experience designing content, features, or systems for Games-as-a-Service (GaaS), live-service games, or highly active online multiplayer ecosystems
- Strong understanding of multiplayer game design and a passion for Battle Royale and other large-scale multiplayer experiences
- A strong ability to understand player motivations, behaviors, and different forms of play, and to translate those insights into compelling mobile gameplay experiences
- Proven ability to evaluate ideas, navigate ambiguity, and make thoughtful decisions
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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!
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.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
How we rate this
Senior Mobile Game Designer at Epic Games rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where game design was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where mobile gaming was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where prototyping was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where level design was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Unreal Engine in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Game Design, Mobile Gaming, Prototyping, Level Design, and Unreal Engine. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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