Epic Games is looking for a Lead Combat Designer to oversee the development of combat systems and mechanics in collaboration with internal stakeholders. In this role, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement combat mechanics while leading a small design team, delivering a strong foundation for moment-to-moment gameplay and contributing across various aspects of game design for our collaboration with Disney.

What you'll do

• Lead the vision, design, and implementation of core combat systems, including player abilities, weapons, enemies, encounters, and combat pacing
• Manage and mentor a small team of combat and systems designers, providing clear direction, feedback, and support

What you need

• 7+ years of professional game design experience, with a strong focus on combat systems and gameplay mechanics (including melee and ranged combat)
• 3+ years of experience in a senior or lead design role, with demonstrated team leadership and mentorship