Director, Production

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. VIDEO PRODUCTION What We Do We create high-quality, best-in-class video content at Epic Games for our portfolio of products. From working with teams on creative kickoffs to putting the finishing touches on final exports, we’re all about collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver videos of Epic quality. What You'll Do We are looking for a Director of Video Production to join our Shared Services team leading the video team responsible for making gameplay trailers and other non-cinematic marketing content for Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, Unreal Engine and upcoming products.   From pre-production allocation planning to delivery you will be responsible for the producers, editors and capture artists shipping best in class trailers. We are looking for individuals who excel in organization, have exceptional communication abilities, and who are comfortable managing schedules of complex projects. The ideal candidates are passionate about working in technology and games as well as have a history of working within artistic environments. In this role, you will Lead the internal video team including the Game Capture, Creative Production and Editorial Teams. Works with Game Capture and Video Pipeline teams that design and implement new capture tools and to support build access for Vendors. Partner with Marketing, Publishing and Game teams to produce best in class videos to support marketing campaigns and product launches. Work with internal stakeholders to align on the scope and creative deliverables of each project while balancing the needs of several products at once. Coordinate with Procurement, Production Management, Marketing and Outsourcing Management to set the yearly budget and to hire vendors. Ensure the team has the best organizational structure, processes, and practices that allow them to produce high quality work efficiently and on time. What we're looking for 10+ years in video production/project management with 5+ years making game content. Experience with game development, art approval processes, and development dependency chains. Experience with Unreal Engine, Replay Systems or Sequencer is a plus. A natural born leader who can work across many teams who can positively take on challenges and come up with creative solutions. Deep understanding of all aspects of trailer production including scripting, scoping capture, editorial, approvals, finishing and versioning. Strong technical knowledge of video formats and editorial processes is a must. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with demonstrated strong communication skills with varying levels of stakeholders, within your team and throughout the company. Familiar with project management tools like Wrike, Airtable, Jira and Shotgun. This role is open to multiple locations across North America and Europe (including CA & NYC). 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). New York City Base Pay Range $194,000 — $284,000 USD California Base Pay Range $176,000 — $276,000 USD ABOUT US Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 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 .