Level Design Intern

About the role

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game 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 of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers. This internship has a flexible start date in 2027, with recruitment ongoing until an ideal match is found. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with level designers and environment artists to learn what makes successful landmarks and POIs
• Work in the Unreal Engine using modular kits to design visually appealing and fun locations that follow gameplay rules
• Assist other designers by helping improve existing landmarks and POIs
• Attend playtests, provide feedback, and identify practical solutions to problems

Requirements

• Unreal Engine experience is required
• Direct involvement with prop placement, lighting, mood/atmosphere and design markup
• Passion for games with a wide breadth of game knowledge
• Strong interest in BR and multiplayer games with an understanding of what makes them work
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to take feedback and direction on assigned tasks
• Fast learner who meets deadlines