Senior Game Designer

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, Engineers, 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).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.