Design Director, Battle Pass

Design

Epic Games’ Fortnite team is seeking a Design Director to lead the vision for the Battle Pass, Fortnite Crew, and other pass products (e.g., Music Pass and other themed passes). The role involves establishing the vision and ensuring the successful outcome of Passes across Fortnite. Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing the vision and goals for the larger team with an outcomes-driven approach
• Guiding design efforts for Passes to create a holistic player experience, including unlock systems, progression systems, rewards, and monetization structures, co-leading feature development with UX/UI and Product partners
• Maintaining alignment with both 1st party and 3rd party experiences, such as Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), to ensure progression integrity regardless of where players choose to play
• Monitoring and maintaining healthy play in Fortnite, including providing direction and mentoring the XP system team
• Attending playtests and playing the live game to provide feedback and identify practical solutions to problems and opportunities to incorporate into your team’s work

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience across game design as a senior leader overseeing pass-type engagement systems; subscription experience is a plus
• Highly analytical – eager and comfortable monitoring data streams and working with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Product Managers to align on product goals
• Strong stakeholder management across the teams that make Battle Pass possible (Art & Cosmetics, Progression, Marketing, Product Management, Gameplay Design, Quest)
• Deep experience with PC / Console, Mobile, F2P, and Live Service Progression & Monetization Systems
• An innovator in the space that tracks industry trends and defines new ones, thinking abstractly in spaces without precedent to define the future of pass design
• Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of goal setting on play
• An interest in progression products in Fortnite, Battle Royale, or other multiplayer games, with an understanding of what makes them effective

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our benefits package includes:

• 100% coverage of premiums for both you and your dependents for Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and a 401k with competitive match
• A robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
• Events and company-wide paid breaks throughout the year
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• A paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment

About Us

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company known for its award-winning games and engine technology. Founded in 1987, Epic's Unreal Engine technology powers high-fidelity, interactive experiences across various platforms, including PC, console, mobile, and VR. We strive to build world-class teams and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

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