UI UX Design Lead

Accountabilities:

The role combines design leadership, hands-on UI/UX creation, and cross-functional collaboration to establish a strong and consistent design direction across mobile game projects.

• Lead, mentor, and guide the internal UI/UX design team.
• Own UI/UX design end-to-end for mobile games, from initial concepts through final production assets.
• Create intuitive and visually engaging mobile interfaces from scratch.
• Define and maintain a consistent UI/UX design direction across projects.
• Work closely with product, engineering, and game design teams to transform concepts into production-ready assets.
• Apply strong principles of visual design, interaction design, and information architecture throughout the product experience.
• Create and refine 2D artwork, illustrations, icons, and other visual interface elements.
• Incorporate animation and visual effects to enhance the usability and appeal of game interfaces.
• Manage several design projects in parallel while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Build and improve efficient processes that support collaboration between design and other teams.
• Review design work, provide constructive feedback, and promote high-quality design standards.
• Support the continuous evolution of UI/UX practices and workflows across the design function.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced mobile game designer with strong visual and UX expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to combine creative thinking with hands-on execution.

• 3+ years of experience as a UI/UX Design Lead within mobile game development.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX fundamentals, including visual design, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Proven ability to design mobile interfaces from concept to completion.
• Strong skills in Figma and Photoshop.
• Experience with Unity is a plus.
• Strong 2D art and illustration capabilities.
• Excellent icon design skills and a strong understanding of visual composition.
• Good eye for animation, effects, and interactive elements within game interfaces.
• Ability to balance creativity with usability and production requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, or guiding other designers.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in Russian and English.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work with flexibility around where you work.
• Remote/office work options where applicable.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and creative team environment.
• Opportunity to shape UI/UX direction for mobile gaming products.
• Leadership responsibility within an expanding design function.