Senior Technical Designer

1 Week ago • 5 Years + • Systems Design • $158,988 PA - $233,182 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Psyonix (an Epic Games subsidiary) seeks a Senior Technical Designer to develop, manage, and implement complex features for vehicle-based products within the Fortnite ecosystem. Responsibilities include creating technical design documentation, proposing solutions, partnering with various teams (artists, engineers, designers, producers, product managers), designing modular systems using visual and written scripting languages, iterating on designs based on feedback, and owning internal tooling and workflows. The role involves coordinating technical work across disciplines, guiding technical design direction for vehicle-related initiatives, and collaborating with UX/UI to improve tooling. Experience with a high-level programming language and Unreal Engine is crucial.
Must have:
  • 5+ years technical design experience
  • Systems design experience
  • Live service or competitive game experience
  • High-level programming language proficiency
  • Technical documentation writing skills
  • Unreal Engine experience
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Rocket League mechanics
Perks:
  • 100% premium medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Long-term disability, life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

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 Technical Designer to develop, manage, and implement complex features across our vehicle based products. You will work with development teams of Artists, Engineers, Designers, Producers, and Product Managers to develop and implement highly modular systems and tools to support our vehicle based products within the Fortnite Ecosystem.

In this role, you will

  • Create clear and concise technical design documentation and support design work on multiple projects
  • Propose and present solutions in which technical design is a key stakeholder
  • Partner with the production, design, and engineering teams to provide a clear message to stakeholders regarding technical design tasks, priorities and status
  • Design, develop, and implement modular systems utilizing both visual and written scripting languages
  • Iterate on designs, prototypes, and features based on feedback from peers and stakeholders; take ownership of internal tooling and workflows and coordinate technical work across multiple disciplines 
  • Work with Design, Development, Production and Product leadership across Epic to guide technical design direction of initiatives related to vehicles
  • Proactively work with UX/UI to improve the form and function of our internal and external tooling and workflows

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of technical design experience in a professional setting required; experience with systems design is a plus 
  • Experience on a live service or competitive/e-sports title is highly desired
  • Professional experience with a high-level programming language (e.g. C++, C#, Swift, Javascript, Python, etc.)
  • Proficiency in writing technical documentation with experience writing for an audience spanning multiple disciplines
  • Experience with Unreal Engine
  • Familiarity and interest in Rocket League and Rocket Racing mechanics and features
  • Strong verbal communication skills with experience communicating technical designs and concepts across multiple disciplines

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 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. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

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 .

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