Full-Time

UX Designer

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Junior, Mid

Morrisville, NC, USA

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, Engineers, and UX researchers to develop features
  • Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms including iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage online multiplayer features and backend support. 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 Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Epic's anti-cheat update in 2025 boosts Fortnite's competitive integrity.
  • Third-party games on Epic's mobile store could expand user base and revenue.
  • Innovative marketing, like 'Big Dill,' enhances player engagement and brand partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal battles with Apple and Google pose financial and operational challenges.
  • Technical issues with third-party games on mobile could lead to user dissatisfaction.
  • Layoffs in 2023 may impact Epic's ability to innovate and maintain competitiveness.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to developers worldwide.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, enhancing its brand recognition.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with essential game management tools.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

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1 year growth

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