Senior Level Designer

Epic Games•Cary, NC

4d•$144,535 - $283,048•Remote

About The Position

Epic is looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our Design team working on Fortnite Battle Royale. In this role, you'll use your level design experience, knowledge of design tools, and understanding of competitive multiplayer gameplay to create and evolve memorable locations and experiences for Fortnite players. Level Designers at Epic are part of a cross-disciplinary content team working together to build compelling gameplay spaces that expand and evolve the Fortnite universe.

Requirements

7+ years of professional Level Design experience, or equivalent experience
Experience designing and shipping multiplayer PvP levels or gameplay spaces; Battle Royale experience is a plus
Experience using Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) or comparable professional level design tools
Experience taking levels or major gameplay spaces from concept/blockout through iteration, polish, and ship
Understanding of multiplayer level design fundamentals, including player flow, combat spaces, traversal, sightlines, readability, pacing, and risk/reward
Experience working directly with environment artists on prop placement, lighting, mood/atmosphere, composition, and design markup
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, communicate design intent, provide feedback, and incorporate feedback from others
Demonstrated ability to independently identify problems, develop solutions, and iterate based on playtesting and player experience

Nice To Haves

Battle Royale experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and build buildings, natural landmarks, POIs, and gameplay spaces for Fortnite using modular kits while balancing visual quality, gameplay needs, and player flow
Create compelling and competitive PvP spaces that support a variety of playstyles, combat scenarios, traversal options, and player strategies
Own and drive the vision for in-game locations from early planning and blockout through iteration, polish, and ship
Use environmental and ambient storytelling to bring locations and the broader Fortnite world to life
Prototype, playtest, iterate, and make informed design decisions based on player experience and gameplay needs
Partner closely with Art, Gameplay, Production, and other disciplines to align creative vision with gameplay and production requirements
Provide thoughtful design feedback and help maintain a high-quality bar across the team
Identify and solve complex level design problems while working within technical, gameplay, and production constraints