Technical Designer (Ai / Creatures) - Lego Fortnite

DESIGN

What We Do

Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for a Senior AI Designer to join our team working on Lego Fortnite. Game designers at Epic are a part of a cross-discipline development team that own the vision and drive to create innovative features and content which expand the Fortnite universe.
In this role, you will

Own the design vision for AI focused features
Craft high quality, player-facing AI behaviors and abilities using behavior trees and visual scripting
Create quick prototypes to try out and demonstrate new ideas in game
Collaborate with team members from various disciplines to deliver high quality experiences to our players
Cooperate with other designers from the AI team to define and promote a cohesive vision for AI in Fortnite
Use playtest feedback to iterate and improve AI features
Create and maintain clear and concise design documentation

What we're looking for

Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Designer
Experience developing AI for a highly systemic environment
Experience creating behavior trees and using visual scripting
A creative approach that can surprise and amaze players with new ideas and experiences
Talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations
Team player with good communication skills (verbal and written)

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. 
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.