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Mentor and facilitate growth of more junior Art Producers What we're looking for * Prior experience in video game development, ideally live‑service * Previous experience working in a production ...

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$124K - $171K/yr

Mentor junior Engineering team members in all things Unreal Engine Requirements * 5+ years professional development experience in the games industry * Fluency in C++ * Deep professional experience ...

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$62K - $131K/yr

... game development. Responsibilities: * Spearhead and implement technical solutions for the art team, setting high standards and mentoring junior Technical Artists. * Collaborate with different teams ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior game development in the United States is $26.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior game developer?

Junior Game Developers are entry-level professionals who assist in creating and programming video games. They typically work under the guidance of more experienced developers, contributing to tasks such as coding, debugging, and implementing game features. These roles often require foundational knowledge of programming languages like C# or C++, as well as familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine. Junior Game Developers also collaborate with artists, designers, and testers to help bring game concepts to life and ensure a smooth gameplay experience. It's a great starting point for building a career in the gaming industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a junior game developer?

To thrive as a Junior Game Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages (such as C++ or C#), basic game design principles, and a relevant degree or portfolio demonstrating your abilities. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems (e.g., Git), and possibly certifications in these tools are commonly expected. Creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure you can contribute meaningfully to game projects, work collaboratively with other developers, and adapt to the fast-evolving demands of the gaming industry.

What are common challenges faced by junior game developers when transitioning from school projects to professional game development teams?

Junior game developers often find that moving from academic or personal projects to a professional studio environment requires adapting to collaborative workflows, strict deadlines, and established coding standards. In a team setting, communication and code integration become critical, and juniors may need to quickly familiarize themselves with proprietary tools or engines. Additionally, balancing creativity with project constraints is essential, as professional development often involves prioritizing tasks and iterating based on feedback. Embracing feedback and learning from more experienced colleagues can help juniors navigate these challenges and grow in the role.
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Network Security • 1 - 10 employees

$139K - $204K/yr

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Partner with art leads and team members to scope, schedule, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality art content.

  • Facilitate communication within the art team and with cross-department teams to provide transparency on asset status, risks, and opportunities.

  • Schedule and run team meetings, reviews, and follow-up activities to support development and growth of the art production process.


Job description

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.

PRODUCTIONWhat We Do

Whether it’s driving a vision from start to finish or collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver projects of Epic quality, Epic’s production teams take pride in consistently delivering world‑class products and experiences.

What You’ll Do

Help us take Fortnite Battle Royale to the next level. As a Senior Art Producer on the Fortnite production team, you'll partner with Art Directors, artists, and designers to drive fun, high‑quality live content from concept through delivery. We need someone who's deeply organized, communicates clearly across disciplines, and thrives managing the schedules of multiple complex art projects. You should be passionate about games and technology, with a proven track record producing within artistic teams.

In this role, you will
  • Own the Schedule – Partner with art discipline leads, to help scope and schedule the desired work for the team. Build and maintain dependency‑driven asset schedules to ensure the successful, on‑time, release of content, to the Epic Art Quality bar
  • Center of Communication – Facilitate constant communication with the art production team, as well as cross‑department production teams, providing transparency on asset status, risks, and opportunities. Ensure stakeholders have proper visibility into development and are informed of any changes that may impact their teams
  • Proactively Seek Resolution – Strong ability to identify problems, and propose solutions, for your team before they become roadblocks. Keeping a finger on the pulse of dependency deliverables, tech initiatives, and the project's high‑level needs. Own the outcome of your area, and never wait to see if someone else will clear your path. Self‑starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to the final resolution
  • Flexible Multitasker – Ability to handle multiple large production needs within your department or across small strike teams. Understanding how to identify and break down prioritizations, and keeping up strong communication via multiple outlets; IE email, slack, meetings, and development roadmaps
  • Facilitate Development Operations – Schedule team meetings, running dailies art reviews, as well as in‑game content reviews, while providing actionable notes and follow up to attendees
  • Mentor and facilitate growth of more junior Art Producers
What we're looking for
  • Prior experience in video game development, ideally live‑service
  • Previous experience working in a production role where you've managed art teams in the creation and delivery of high‑quality art
  • Previous experience supporting more technical art disciplines (Tech Art, Lighting, FX) is a plus
  • Deep understanding of dependency‑driven pipelines, scheduling and asset tracking, and project management practices
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience in an environment where you had to exhibit amazing problem‑solving skills daily, viewing each new problem as an opportunity for success
  • Have the ability to communicate with varying levels of stakeholders, within your team and throughout the company
  • Ability to drive high velocity, high‑impact development cycles, balancing out short‑term needs and long‑term vision
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Shotgrid/Flow

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

  • California Base Pay Range: $139,737 — $204,948 USD
  • Washington Base Pay Range: $127,034 — $186,316 USD
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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