Senior Systems Designer, Progression

Epic Games - Cary, NC

Hiring: Senior Systems Designer, Progression Company: Epic Games Location: Cary, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:31:15 Target Skills & Keywords : Epic Systems, Product Management, React, Systems Design About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience shipping multiple titles as a game designer, working on engagement content or goal-based progression systems in live-service multiplayer environments •7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical. Required Skills: •In this role, you will •Spearhead innovation in design for the engagement space, including systems, progression, and rewards, fulfilling key engagement metrics and supporting broad systematic framework needs •Communicate and represent a vision for the player’s experience to multiple teams across the company, as well as supporting teams of all crafts to optimize their engagement •Partner cross-functionally with product management and marketing teams to ensure player satisfaction and overall game health while driving growth across the ecosystem and supporting key activations •Drive collaborative and iterative live design to prototype quickly, make changes live soon after, learn from them, and iterate •Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of goal setting on play •Strong interest in BR and the Fortnite Ecosystem with an understanding of what makes them work •Able to react quickly to changing project needs and drive decisions, then own that vision Qualifications: •Craft meaningful goals for players that build their exposure, experience, and mastery of new and existing game mechanics, all while immersing them in the world of Fortnite Compensation: •Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!