Narrative Systems Designer

What We Do

As a Narrative Systems Designer at Epic Games, you will be part of a team that shapes the future of interactive entertainment. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing NPC interactions with players and other NPCs, focusing on each character's personality, background, and narrative.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement NPC interactions with players and other NPCs
• Think about character interactions and story systemically, bringing both technical skills and a creative writing touch to your day-to-day work
• Work closely with leads to develop and validate satisfying relationship systems with characters
• Work with Production and your leads to identify and prioritize work essential for creating these systems
• Create deeply engaging conversations and questlines
• Work with emerging technologies to help us shape the future of believable characters in games

Requirements

• Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Game Designer
• A deep understanding of narrative design: you think about story & narrative systemically as well as creatively
• Implementation experience with development tools, game engines (preferably UE 4/5), and pipelines; your ability to implement narrative systems in the engine will be a plus
• A solid understanding of game design principles and player motivation
• Ability to take ownership and communicate initiatives to ensure they are completed on time and in line with the design vision

Benefits

Epic Games offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive match. We also offer unlimited PTO and sick time, and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.