Lead Game Designer

Job Description

DESIGN

What We Do

Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.

What You'll Do

Psyonix (a subsidiary of Epic) is looking for a Lead Game Designer to develop, manage, and lead designs for Rocket League. You will work with development teams of Artists, Engineers, Designers, Producers, and Product Managers to develop features and content to entertain and engage the Rocket League player base.

In this role, you will
• Maintain the design principles that define Rocket League
• Drive tactical execution of strategic design goals; create clear and concise design documentation and support design work
• Lead alignment across multiple stakeholders and guide implementation efforts
• Manage and mentor a team of designers with the goal of developing features and systems that drive engagement and monetization goals
• Work with Design, Development, Production, and Product leadership across Epic to guide the strategic direction of initiatives related to vehicles
• Partner with the Production team to provide a clear message to the studio regarding design tasks, priorities, and status
• Monitor community feedback, identify player needs, evaluate what's actionable, and create a plan of action to address

What we're looking for
• Passion for Rocket League and/or similar esports-based titles
• Understanding of Fortnite Ecosystem mechanics and features
• Advanced level of game design experience (10+ years) with an emphasis on competitive multiplayer design and live ''as a service'' game design
• Primary Vision Holder and/or Project Lead on at least one major shipped title
• Systems and/or Technical Designer on at least one major shipped title
• Demonstrable proficiency in written communication and a track record of effectively conveying your design through documentation
• Exceptional verbal communication skills with experience guiding collaboration across diverse disciplines
• A passion for active self-growth and the growth of the colleagues around you
• Programming experience is considered a bonus but is not required

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyz28p-18-188-254-131-42 in your application.