epicgames

Principal Game Designer, Engagement

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At a Glance

Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Experience
10+ years
Department
Audio & Design
Posted
2026-02-24T10:14:21-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

React

Requirements

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

Strong interest in BR and the Fortnite Ecosystem with an understanding of what makes them work

Compensation & Benefits

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

British Columbia Base Pay Range

$179,686

Responsibilities

Epic Games is looking for a Principal Game Designer to tackle high-level engagement challenges across the Fortnite ecosystem.

This includes innovating existing systems like Quests and Passes and creating entirely new structures to guide the player experience across the growing platform.

Designers at Epic drive vision across cross-disciplinary development teams to engage players with goals that enrich their knowledge and tie in to broader forms of progression.