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Lead Gameplay Producer

Epic Games

Epic Games

Clark, NJ, USA
Posted on Saturday, January 13, 2024

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

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 development.

PRODUCTION

What We Do

Whether it’s driving a vision from start to finish or collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver projects of Epic quality, Epic’s production teams take pride in consistently delivering world-class products and experiences.

What You'll Do

We are growing the team, forging the first adventures in LEGO Fortnite, blending the engaging and welcoming Fortnite universe with the creativity and playfulness of LEGO. We are seeking a Lead Gameplay Producer to drive one of our gameplay pods dedicated to the LEGO Fortnite project. In this role, you will work with designers, artists, programmers and product managers to build the path forward for LEGO Fortnite.

In this role, you will

  • Oversee the development and regular release of innovative gameplay content, ensuring it captivates and retains our player base
  • Manage the coordination of project timelines, resources, and deliverables within your gameplay pod
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified and compelling gameplay experience that aligns with the collaborative vision of LEGO and Fortnite
  • Manage the closing of your milestones, allowing for agile innovation, but balancing responsible hardening, guaranteeing each release meets our standards of excellence and innovation
  • Continuously explore and implement new strategies to engage players, ensuring the content remains fresh and relevant
  • Lead and inspire a team of game developers and designers, promoting a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence
  • Incorporate player feedback to refine and improve future gameplay content and experiences. Be passionate about listening to players and make time to crawl through all channels of feedback

What we're looking for

  • A strong understanding of data (KPI) driven development
  • Experience running a large, distributed development team
  • Experience with multi-platform titles, from development to release and through the live operations phase
  • A good knowledge of light-touch production systems that allow teams to thrive without unnecessary overhead
  • Extensive experience in gameplay production, preferably in a leadership role
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • In-depth knowledge of game design and player engagement tactics
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and lead teams to perform above and beyond
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
  • A passion for gaming, with a specific interest and familiarity with Fortnite and LEGO

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

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).

New York City Base Pay Range
$197,408$289,532 USD
California Base Pay Range
$193,296$283,501 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$193,296$283,501 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.