Technical Game Director

Epic Games•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$179,686 - CA$263,539

About The Position

Epic Games is looking for a Technical Game Director to lead a multi-platform systems design effort using Unreal Engine’s capabilities to bring LEGO gameplay to life. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with a range of game types matched by equal expertise in creating traditional game depth through systemic design.

Requirements

8+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a hands-on systems designer, design leader, and technical implementer
Experience designing building-based systems and rules integrations to recreate physical play through digital experiences
Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine systems, like Blueprints for prototyping and tuning designs
Strong interest in the LEGO brand, lifestyle games, and player-first mobile gaming

Responsibilities

Create industry-leading mechanics and content systems that maximize cadence-based engagement and mobile-friendly accessibility
Build a playable vision by testing fun through rapid prototyping and iterating alongside skilled programming and art teams
Establish extensible game paradigms that can be added to for years at high dev ROI
Develop a compelling, shareable vision for non-technical stakeholders that’s rooted in robust, replayable systems
Work alongside product management, marketing, and community teams to continually evolve the game and delight players daily by leveraging original and IP experiences

Benefits

100% paid benefits for employees and dependents
Supplemental medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Critical illness coverage
Telemedicine
Life and AD&D insurance
Weekly indemnity (short term disability)
Retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)