Eric Carter

Eric Carter is a seasoned game designer and technical leader with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as Lead Technical Designer at Epic Games, Eric built and directed cross-discipline teams and previously held the role of Principal Technical Designer for Fortnite, overseeing significant design areas. Prior to Epic Games, Eric was Head of Design at Circuit Stream, directing transitions in design focus, and served as Principal Game Designer at Oculus VR, creating social games for Facebook Horizon. Eric's background includes impactful roles at Microsoft, Final Strike Games, Bungie, Red 5 Studios, and Naked Sky Entertainment, where responsibilities ranged from UX design to game mechanics development. Eric holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Software Methodology and Game Design from the University of California, Santa Cruz.