Level Designer, LEGO Fortnite

DESIGNWhat 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 Games.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for a Level Designer to join our Design team. In this role, you'll utilize your experience, knowledge of design tools, and sense of scale to push the visual quality of the game and delight players with fresh experiences. Level Designers in this role are part of a cross-discipline content team working to develop great-looking levels that expand the LEGO Fortnite world.

In this role, you will

• Creating buildings, natural landmarks, and POIs using modular kits to design visually appealing and fun locations that follow gameplay rules
• Focusing on building engaging and compelling gameplay spaces
• Using content to tell stories, pushing the ambient storytelling in the world
• Using your experience and tools to make the world come alive
• Help drive the vision of in-game locations from planning all the way to ship
• Working effectively in a collaborative environment, providing input and regular feedback

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of Level Design experience with shipping at least one title
• Experience using a level editor (UE4 or similar)
• Experience designing and building compelling first or third-person levels that are aesthetically pleasing and fun to experience
• Direct involvement with prop placement, lighting, mood/atmosphere, and design markup
• Experience working closely and communicating with artists
• Demonstrated ability to improvise and creatively solve problems
• You’re user-focused, passionate, scrappy, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic Games and influence everything we do.

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 seven years of employment with a paid sabbatical.