We are looking for a Game Design Intern to join the Fortnite Events team and help create memorable large scale multiplayer experiences. You will work with internal and co-dev designers, artists, engineers and producers to prototype, implement and polish gameplay features for upcoming live events.
What you'd do
Help design and implement gameplay features for live events
Learn how to prototype dynamic player experiences in a large scale client-server replicated environment and expand on those ideas
Work within level sequences to help align keyframed event triggers, work with cinematic artists to manage structure and timing, and implement gameplay features into the event
Participate in team playtests, providing and addressing feedback
Collaborate with others and independently iterate on work based on feedback and evolving needs
Clearly communicate updates, progress, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders
Make and update documents for designs, technical adjustments, or reference materials
What they want
Practical experience with Unreal Engine
Proficiency with Blueprints and the Gameplay Ability System
Portfolio of playable projects demonstrating experience across the video game production cycle, including student, indie, or freelance work
Interest in Fortnite, particularly live events and ambitious, narrative-driven content
Experience with level design systems such as World Partition and Data Layers, Level Sequencer, and basic multiplayer replication
Ability to independently troubleshoot problems and use available resources to identify solutions to blocking issues
Ability to clearly communicate needs, risks, ideas, scope, and progress to the team
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines to safely implement content into a project
Ability to debug systems and interactive gameplay issues and develop test plans that support both debugging and QA validation
About Epic Games · General Design
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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…