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Senior Prototype Designer Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Senior Systems Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

$94.50K - $101K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Senior Systems Designer to own the development of key ... This includes designing and prototyping the features, working with a cross-disciplinary development ...

Senior AI Designer (Combat & Encounters)

Cary, NC · On-site

$94.50K - $101K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for an experienced Senior AI Designer to join our cross ... Create quick prototypes to try out and demonstrate new ideas in the game * Collaborate with team ...

... and prototyping tools (Figma preferred; Sketch, Adobe, or similar). • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements. Preferred • Experience designing for ecommerce, ...

... MySQL -5% (Optional) As a Senior Developer, you are responsible for development, support ... design prototypes Create/Maintain branding standards and style guides Tool Expertise in Adobe ...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apex, NC · On-site

$80K - $105.70K/yr

... prototype subassemblies Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) practices Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant ...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apex, NC

$80K - $105.70K/yr

... prototype subassemblies Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) practices Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant ...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apex, NC

$80K - $105.70K/yr

... prototype subassemblies Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) practices Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant ...

Senior AI Engineer

Durham, NC · Hybrid

$111K - $146.30K/yr

Work Model: onsite| Hybrid (alternate week WFO) Role Overview You will build prototypes and ... is designed, built, and delivered. Required Skills * Python * Neo4j / Cypher (Graph DB)

Collaborate closely with Senior UI/UX Designer, product teams, software engineering teams, and ... Experience designing and prototyping in tools such as Figma and the Adobe Suite. * Excellent visual ...

Senior Firmware Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$115.50K - $152.70K/yr

Digital designs incorporating microprocessors and CPLD/FPGA. * Design and maintain analog, digital ... Prototype fabrication, board bring-up and test. * Create, validate and execute engineering ...

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How much do senior prototype designer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior prototype designer in Raleigh, NC is $49.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.95 and $52.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Prototype Designer vs UX Designer?

AspectSenior Prototype DesignerUX Designer
CredentialsTypically requires experience in prototyping tools, design portfolios, and sometimes certifications in design or human-computer interactionRequires user research, wireframing, and usability testing skills, often with similar certifications or degrees in design or psychology
Work EnvironmentFocuses on creating interactive prototypes, collaborating with developers and product teamsFocuses on user experience research, wireframes, and overall user journey design
Industry UsageCommon in product design, tech companies, and startupsWidely used across digital products, apps, and web services

While both roles involve design and user-centered approaches, Senior Prototype Designers specialize in creating detailed interactive prototypes to test concepts, whereas UX Designers focus on the overall user experience, research, and usability. The roles often overlap but serve different stages of the product development process.

What are the most commonly searched types of Prototype Designer jobs in Raleigh, NC? The most popular types of Prototype Designer jobs in Raleigh, NC are:
Senior Systems Designer

Senior Systems Designer

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$94.50K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted just now


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.
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.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is looking for a Senior Systems Designer to own the development of key progression, economy, and gameplay balance related features for a new game project. This includes designing and prototyping the features, working with a cross-disciplinary development team to implement them, and ultimately seeing them through to ship and beyond, maintaining and evolving them in a live game environment, and above all, making sure our players are having fun.
In this role, you will
  • Work in close collaboration with project leads & directors to shape and evolve various complex design systems that support the engagement, gameplay, and creative vision of the project
  • Design, document, prototype, and iterate on these systems, working with a team of developers across multiple disciplines, and oversee their successful implementation from start to finish
  • Get hands on creating the scripting, data, and content required by those systems, diving into the engine and leveraging other tools
  • Be responsible for soliciting and integrating feedback from across the team on your own initiative, ensuring we're continually delivering a fun and fresh experience to our players
  • Expand and iterate on those systems once they're in the live environment, ensuring the game remains exciting and engaging to players
What we're looking for
  • 5+ years of experience shipping titles as a Systems Designer, working on progression, economy, gameplay system, and gameplay balance features and content
  • Experience working on live-service multiplayer environments and ability to get your hands dirty in Unreal Engine is preferred, bonus points for mobile game experience
  • Demonstrated talent for empathizing with players and a deep understanding of player motivations, forms of play, and the effects of progression and goal setting on play
  • Strong interest in game progression and economies, and an understanding of what makes them work
  • Ability to take initiative and react quickly to changing project needs, drive decisions, then owning the outcome and vision
  • You're player-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative; These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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.