Full-Time

Lead Tech UI Designer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Lua
Unity
Requirements
  • A service-oriented, compassionate leader
  • Experience managing a team of 2–6 people or equivalent training
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills experience presenting to other team members and stakeholders
  • Professional engine experience (Custom engine, Unity, UE4, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.), and have game industry 3D-package experience (3D Studio, Maya, etc.)
  • Experience in visual or scripting languages such as Lua, Blueprints, etc
  • Experience hiring and managing teams
  • Ability to identify issues and solve them within extremely complex problem spaces
  • Passion for music
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of Tech UI designers working on music experiences; work collaboratively across multiple teams to create consistency
  • Set up a culture of mentorship and excellence within the Tech UI design craft
  • Collaborate with other UX/UI leads to ensure great communication is happening and stronger cross-team relationships are built
  • Establish best practices and procedures for Tech UI Design
  • Help build tools and systems that will help clear up UI tech debt, make it easier and faster to ship UI, and level up the UI overall

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, which is widely used in the industry. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with valuable resources.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' continuous innovation, such as the introduction of new game modes like 'Fortnite Reload,' keeps the gaming experience fresh and engaging for users.
  • Strategic partnerships, like the one with AWS for the Women Creators Program, highlight Epic Games' commitment to diversity and industry leadership.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue streams, including game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing fees from Unreal Engine, provide financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal battle with Apple could hinder Epic Games' expansion plans and create financial and operational uncertainties.
  • The highly competitive gaming market requires constant innovation and successful new releases, which can be challenging to sustain.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games leverages its highly popular titles like 'Fortnite' to create a strong brand presence and loyal user base, unlike many competitors who struggle to maintain consistent hits.
  • The Unreal Engine, a powerful and widely-used game development tool, sets Epic Games apart by providing a robust platform for other developers, creating an ecosystem that extends beyond their own games.
  • Epic Online Services offers comprehensive backend support and multiplayer capabilities, making it easier for developers to scale their games, a service not commonly provided by other game developers.

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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