Job Description
UX DESIGNWhat We DoWe design customer and user-focused experiences that are fresh and innovative, while problem solving by anticipating user behavior and hurdles. We approach the most complex of problems and address them with simple, intuitive, and useful solutions.What Youll DoEpic Games is looking for an eager to learn and collaborative Technical UI Designer to work on Fortnite Battle Royale. In this position, you will have a role as an integral team member implementing UI designs and screens in Unreal Engine, building rapid prototypes, layouts, visual scripting, and leveling up designs and player experiences. You will work with UX Designers, UI Artists, and UI Programmers to ship these features to millions of users around the world. The ideal candidate would be comfortable calculating basic algebra math ("Game math"), working on game or menu systems, building responsive layouts that meet various sizes and accessibility needs, and programming principles.In this role, you willCollaborate on UI Screens and Features, break down feature/wireframe into necessary widget structures and propose data inputs into the widgetsWork with UX & UI Art, Programming, and Game Design to identify goals and communicate the technical requirements of executing the featureCreate or modify layouts from the provided wireframes with appropriate widget setup so UI Artists can begin styling and building on widgetsImplement blueprint logic when presentation logic calls for it. Assist UI Artists where necessary to implement special presentation behavior, fix layout issues, and debug problemsBuild in modularity to widgets to be easily changed in rapid prototyping for Art & UX designersThinking through multi platform, accessibility, and localization needs and including those into the widget creation processCreating performance optimized widgets and following/setting best practices as they evolve with performance and dataWhat were looking for2+ years of experience building UI and experiences in game engines and across multiple platforms (mobile, web, pc, consoles)2+ years of experience working in Agile environments and on multi-disciplinary teams1+ years of experience shipping updates and new features to a user base on a regular cadenceHave engine experience (Custom engine, Unity, UE5, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.)You are a logical problem solver who pays a lot of attention to detail and has excellent written and communication skillsYou can "translate" communication across departments (i.e talk to programming about visual design needs, summarize technical issues, etc), but also have empathy for non technical team members and the ability to empower others on your teamScripting or visual scripting experienceExperience in setting/keeping things to best practices and reducing tech debt as neededBonus points if youve worked with UI art on 2+ AAA game titles, ideally a live service gameExperience with Unreal Engine is preferredThis role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEWe 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.Pay Transparency InformationThe 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).