Full-Time

UX Designer

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$134.9k - $187.9kAnnually

Mid

Washington, USA

Open to multiple locations in North America, including Washington.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Interaction Design
Agile
UI/UX Design
Unreal Engine
Figma
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience working collaboratively to design features and complex UX systems through to completion across multiple platforms (Mobile, PC, Consoles)
  • 3-5 years of experience working in Agile environments and on multi-disciplinary teams
  • Skilled with Figma, the Adobe Suite, and prototyping software
  • Strong online portfolio demonstrating player-centered design solutions with strong visual direction and interaction design
  • Passion for making and playing games and a strong sense of player empathy
  • Proactive individual who naturally leans into owning outcomes, able to deal with ambiguity well and quickly adapt to changes of plan
  • Bonus points: Worked on or shipped a AAA game title
  • Bonus points: Experience working in Unreal Engine
  • Bonus points: A degree in related fields (Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Interaction Design, etc)
Responsibilities
  • Work with game designers and product managers to translate goals and constraints into compelling user-facing features
  • Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and documentation that clearly convey ideas
  • Present and pitch designs to stakeholders and Epic leadership
  • Work collaboratively with UI Artists, Tech UI Designers, Programmers, and UX researchers to develop features
  • Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with valuable resources.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' collaboration with LEGO expands its reach into social role-playing games.
  • The company enhances privacy settings post-FTC settlement, boosting user trust and retention.
  • Cross-platform support, like ARMA Reforger on PS5, increases player engagement and user base.

What critics are saying

  • Epic Games faces reputational damage from FTC's $72 million refund settlement.
  • Legal disputes, such as with Google, could lead to financial and operational impacts.
  • Reliance on Fortnite's popularity poses risks if player interest declines.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, known for engaging experiences across platforms.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer capabilities.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

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