Epic Games
Game Design Intern
Cary,North Carolina,United States +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Cary,North Carolina,United States
Cary, North Carolina, United States - Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship.
About the job
Design, prototype, implement, and polish gameplay features for Fortnite live events and large-scale multiplayer experiences.
What you'll do
- Help create and implement live-event gameplay features, including event triggers and gameplay integrated with level sequences.
- Participate in playtests, iterate based on feedback, and collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, and producers.
- Communicate progress and risks, maintain design and technical documentation, and help troubleshoot and test gameplay systems.
What they ask for
- Practical experience with Unreal Engine.
- Proficiency with Blueprints and the Gameplay Ability System.
- A portfolio of playable projects demonstrating experience across the video game production cycle.
- Ability to debug gameplay issues, develop test plans, communicate clearly, and collaborate across disciplines.
Nice to have
- Interest in Fortnite, particularly live events and narrative-driven content.
- Experience with World Partition, Data Layers, Level Sequencer, and basic multiplayer replication.
Tools
Unreal Engine, Blueprints, Gameplay Ability System, World Partition, Data Layers, Level Sequencer
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