A little more human
Designatscale.Leadwithempathy.
I’m Gene Steratore, a Design Director at Epic Games working on Fortnite. I care deeply about making great products, but even more about building the teams capable of making them.
My leadership style is grounded in clarity, candor, development, and fun. People should know why the work matters, where they can grow, and that bringing their whole self is welcome.
Off the clock
Finding inspiration in the little things.
A beautifully considered street sign in New York. A grocery-store interaction that just works. I notice and value the details that make ordinary experiences feel thoughtful.
Design inspiration is everywhere.
Husband and proud dad of two fast-growing kids.
Takeout, new cuisines, and the occasional bitter wine.
Education
MS, User Experience Design
A graduate foundation in research, interaction design, visual craft, and the technical and human skills required to lead the work.
BA, Computer Systems
A technical grounding that helps me partner deeply with engineers and evaluate feasibility, architecture, and scale.
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