Full-Time

Technical Designer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Mid, Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Designer
  • Experience developing AI for a highly systemic environment
  • Experience creating behavior trees and using visual scripting
  • A creative approach that can surprise and amaze players with new ideas and experiences
  • Talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations
  • Team player with good communication skills (verbal and written)
Responsibilities
  • Design AI focused features for the Disney universe
  • Craft high quality, player-facing NPC behaviors using behavior trees and visual scripting
  • Create quick prototypes to try out and demonstrate new ideas in game
  • Tightly collaborate with engineering while we implement cutting edge technology
  • Cooperate with other designers on our team to define and promote a cohesive vision for AI in our project
  • Use playtest feedback to iterate and improve NPC features
  • Create and maintain clear and concise design documentation
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with creating believable non-player characters is a plus
  • Experience with dynamic narrative systems in games is a plus

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including online multiplayer capabilities. 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 empowering developers with essential tools.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend boosts Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
  • User-generated content platforms increase player engagement and retention in Epic's games.
  • Collaborations with brands and celebrities enhance Fortnite's marketability and appeal.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over refund policies may impact Epic Games' financial stability.
  • New collaborations may not resonate with all players, affecting engagement and revenue.
  • The competitive gaming market pressures Epic Games to continuously innovate and invest.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to other developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, enhancing its brand recognition.
  • 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