Video Game Development, Game Engine Development, Digital Distribution

Game Design Intern

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Required skills

Unreal Engine
Blueprints
Gameplay Ability System
World Partition
Data Layers
Level Sequencer
Multiplayer Replication
Fortnite
Live Events

Nice to have

Character Design
Level Design
Competitive Gameplay
System Design
Narrative-Driven Content
QA Validation

Role summary

Epic Games is seeking a Game Design Intern to join the Fortnite Events team. This role involves designing and implementing gameplay features for large-scale multiplayer live events. The intern will work with designers, artists, engineers, and producers to prototype and polish features, align event triggers, and manage cinematic timing. Responsibilities include participating in playtests, iterating on designs based on feedback, communicating progress and risks, and creating design documentation. The ideal candidate has practical experience with Unreal Engine, Blueprints, the Gameplay Ability System, and a portfolio of playable projects. Familiarity with level design systems like World Partition and Data Layers, Level Sequencer, and basic multiplayer replication is preferred. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

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.

DESIGN

What We Do

Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.

GAME DESIGN INTERN

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Game Design Intern to join the Fortnite Events team and help create memorable large scale multiplayer experiences. You will work with internal and co-dev designers, artists, engineers and producers to prototype, implement and polish gameplay features for upcoming live events.

In this role, you will

Help design and implement gameplay features for live events

Learn how to prototype dynamic player experiences in a large scale client-server replicated environment and expand on those ideas

Work within level sequences to help align keyframed event triggers, work with cinematic artists to manage structure and timing, and implement gameplay features into the event

Participate in team playtests, providing and addressing feedback

Collaborate with others and independently iterate on work based on feedback and evolving needs

Clearly communicate updates, progress, and potential risks to relevant stakeholders

Make and update documents for designs, technical adjustments, or reference materials

What we're looking for

Practical experience with Unreal Engine

Proficiency with Blueprints and the Gameplay Ability System

Portfolio of playable projects demonstrating experience across the video game production cycle, including student, indie, or freelance work

Interest in Fortnite, particularly live events and ambitious, narrative-driven content

Experience with level design systems such as World Partition and Data Layers, Level Sequencer, and basic multiplayer replication

Ability to independently troubleshoot problems and use available resources to identify solutions to blocking issues

Ability to clearly communicate needs, risks, ideas, scope, and progress to the team

Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines to safely implement content into a project

Ability to debug systems and interactive gameplay issues and develop test plans that support both debugging and QA validation

This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers. This is going to be Epic!

ABOUT US

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.

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