Senior UX Designer
Skills
About the role
We are seeking a UX Designer to support a AAA fighting game project in Unreal Engine 5.
This role will define, prototype, document, and refine user experiences across frontend, engagement systems, and in-match gameplay UI. The project is moving from pre-production into production. The UI direction is still evolving, and the team may leverage existing design systems where useful while also defining project-specific patterns. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working collaboratively with UI Art, UI Technical Design, Engineering, Gameplay Design, VFX, Sound, and Production.
Responsibilities
Design user flows, wireframes, interaction models, prototypes, and UX documentation for a AAA fighting game
Deliver UX solutions spanning frontend, engagement systems, and in-match gameplay UI
Partner with UI Artists and UI Technical Designers early in the design process to ensure UX concepts are visually compelling and technically achievable
Translate product, gameplay, and player needs into clear UX structures and interaction patterns
Create and maintain UX flows using tools such as Figma, HTML prototypes, and in-engine mockups where appropriate
Codify designs into prototypes, design documentation, and implementation-ready specifications
Support mobile-centric UX while making sure the experience remains playable across all supported platforms in the game ecosystem
Define UX behavior for navigation, input, responsiveness, accessibility considerations, onboarding, engagement loops, gameplay HUD elements, and live-service touchpoints
Collaborate with UI Engineering and UI Technical Design to address implementation questions and resolve edge cases
Work with VFX and sound stakeholders to ensure interaction feedback, UI motion, and celebratory moments align with the intended player experience
Review in-engine implementation and provide feedback to preserve the original UX intent
Support publishing activities, seasonal updates, post-release iteration, and live-service improvements
Requirements
At least 3 years of professional relevant experience in UX design
Strong background designing UX for games or complex interactive products
Hands-on experience creating player flows, wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation
Solid understanding of game UI patterns, player motivation, engagement systems, navigation, onboarding, and feedback loops
Experience designing for multi-platform products, with particular focus on mobile-centric experiences
Proficiency with Figma for creating UX artifacts and collaborating on design work
Ability to collaborate effectively with UI Art, UI Technical Design, Engineering, Gameplay Design, Production, Sound, and VFX disciplines
Comfort working on projects where visual direction and design systems are still evolving
Strong systems thinking with the ability to design UX that scales across multiple game features and updates
Ability to balance expressive, animated UI with usability, clarity, and responsiveness
Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and verbal
Nice to have
Experience contributing to AAA, live-service, fighting, action, multiplayer, or competitive games
Background designing UI for mobile-first game experiences
Practical experience with Unreal Engine, UMG, or in-engine prototyping workflows
Familiarity using HTML prototypes as part of the UX design process
Experience adapting existing design systems to fit new products
Exposure to supporting seasonal content, publishing workflows, and post-launch UX iteration
Familiarity with approved AI-assisted tools for ideation, prototyping, documentation, or workflow acceleration
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
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