UI/UX Director

About the position

Epic Games is looking for a passionate leader that can drive change across impactful areas of the Fortnite ecosystem. These areas include (but are not limited to) the Shop, Locker, and Passes flows. The right candidate will be able to effectively guide a strong team of UX designers, advocate forward-thinking strategies, and produce scalable features and systems for our millions of players across the world. Proficiency in generating wireframes, design documentation, and prototyping is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of UX designers (2-6) working in one of the major initiatives on Fortnite.
• Work with Product Directors and Game Designers to translate goals and constraints into compelling user-facing experiences.
• Collaborate with other UX/UI Craft leads, ensuring strong cross-team relationships and communication.
• Present and pitch designs to Product Managers, Developers, and Stakeholders.
• Produce UX design work such as competitive analysis, information architecture, content strategy, user stories, journey mapping, and accessibility standards.
• Work collaboratively across multiple teams within Fortnite to create consistency and resolve design discrepancies.
• Build flexible design systems that enhance our ability to design more efficiently and consistently.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working collaboratively to design features and complex UX systems across multiple platforms (mobile, web, PC, consoles).
• 7+ years of experience working in flexible environments and on multi-disciplinary teams.
• 4+ years of experience managing a team of 1-4 people or equivalent training.
• 5+ years of experience presenting to other team members and stakeholders.
• Service-oriented, empathetic, and compassionate leader.
• Skilled with Figma, the Adobe Suite, and prototyping software.
• Strong online portfolio demonstrating user-centered design solutions with strong visual direction and interaction design.

Benefits

• 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical for individuals recognized for 7 years of employment.
• Company-wide paid breaks and events throughout the year.