Level Design Intern

Level Design Intern (R27413) Epic is looking for a Level Design Intern to join our Design team working on Fortnite. In this role, you'll utilize your experience, knowledge of design tools, and sense of scale to push the visual quality of the game and delight players with fresh experiences. Level Designers at Epic are a part of a cross-discipline content team working to develop great-looking levels that expand the Fortnite universe. In this role, you will:
Work closely with level designers and environment artists to learn what makes successful Fortnite landmarks and POIS
Work in the Unreal Engine using modular kits to design visually appealing and fun locations that follow gameplay rules
Assist other designers by helping improve existing landmarks and POIS
Attend playtests, provide feedback, and identify practical solutions to problems
What we're looking for:
Unreal Engine experience is required
Direct involvement with prop placement, lighting, mood/atmosphere and design markup
Passion for games with a wide range of game experiences
Strong interest in Battle Royale and multiplayer games with an understanding of what makes them work
Fast learner who meets deadlines
Perseverance when facing frustration, someone who understands that it's expected to not get the assignment right in the first attempts, but keep trying. Also that receives feedback well, adjusts and adapts. No space for ego
Strong communicator. Quick and effective when reaching out to the team to solve problems, knows when a task is tricky enough to reach for senior teammates. Also ability to effectively sync information with multiple teams and manage to keep attention to multiple aspects at same time
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.