Senior 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 Senior Game Designer to develop, manage, and own designs for Rocket League. You will work with development teams of Artists, Programmers, Designers, Producers, and Product Managers to develop Rocket League features, systems, and content to entertain and engage the Rocket League player base.

In this role, you will
• Be the voice of our players and maintain the design principles that define Rocket League
• Design, develop, and improve systems in alignment with project goals.
• Own key features, initiatives, and systems across Rocket League and drive tactical execution.
• Lead alignment on key features across multiple stakeholders and guide implementation efforts
• Create clear and concise design documentation and support design work
• Develop features and systems that drive engagement and monetization goals
• Work with Design, Development, Production, and Product leadership across Epic to drive features and initiatives related to Rocket League; 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
• Familiarity and interest in Fortnite Ecosystem mechanics and features
• Advanced level of game design experience (7+ years) with an emphasis on feature ownership and systems design on a shipped, competitive multiplayer, and/or live ''as a service'' games.
• 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.
• Professional experience with Unreal Editor is a plus but not required.

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

California Base Pay Range

$158,988 — $233,182 USD

Washington Base Pay Range

$151,761 — $222,583 USD

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-gx4we1-18-116-42-137-42 in your application.