Lead Technical UI Designer, Epic Games

$138.4-202.9k

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.

C++

Unity

Unreal Engine

Maya

Senior level

Remote from Canada, Europe, UK, US

Interactive entertainment company

Job no longer available

Interactive entertainment company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Job no longer available

$138.4-202.9k

C++

Unity

Unreal Engine

Maya

Senior level

Remote from Canada, Europe, UK, US

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A service oriented, compassionate leader
2 - 4 years of experience managing a team of 2-8 people or equivalent training
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and at least 5+ years of experience presenting to other team members and stakeholders
5+ years of professional engine experience (Custom engine, Unity, UE4, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.), and have game industry 3D-package experience (3D Studio, Maya, etc.)
5+ years of scripting experience, bonus points for C++ experience
3+ years of experience hiring and managing multiple teams
You’re known for thinking at big picture views strategically and identifying and solving extremely complex problem spaces

What the job involves

Lead a team of Tech UI designers (4-8) working in one of the major initiatives at Epic; work collaboratively across multiple teams to create consistency
Set up a culture of mentorship and excellence within the Tech UI design craft
Collaborate with other UX/UI Craft leads to ensure great communication is happening and stronger cross team relationships are built
Establish best practices and procedures for Tech UI Design
Help build tools and systems that will help clear up UI tech debt, make it easier and faster to ship UI, and level up the UI overall

Our take

Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. And its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5.7 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.

Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic's brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.

Long-established as one of the leaders in its field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled the company to push the limits of its software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 also saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5B. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.