We are looking for a Lead UX Designer to support a AAA fighting game project built in Unreal Engine 5. This role will shape, prototype, document, and refine user experiences across frontend, engagement systems, and in-match gameplay UI. The project is transitioning from pre-production into production. The UI direction is still taking form, and the team may draw on existing design systems where beneficial while also crafting project-specific patterns. The adecuado candidate should feel at ease working closely with UI Art, UI Technical Design, Engineering, Gameplay Design, VFX, Sound, and Production.
Responsibilities
Craft user flows, wireframes, interaction models, prototypes, and UX documentation for a AAA fighting game
Provide UX solutions covering frontend, engagement systems, and in-match gameplay UI
Team up with UI Artists and UI Technical Designers early in the design process to ensure UX concepts are both visually striking and technically feasible
Convert product, gameplay, and player needs into structured UX frameworks and interaction patterns




Build and maintain UX flows using tools such as Figma, HTML prototypes, and in-engine mockups where suitable
Formalize designs into prototypes, design documentation, and specifications ready for implementation
Champion mobile-centric UX while keeping the experience enjoyable across every supported platform in the game ecosystem
Establish UX behavior for navigation, input, responsiveness, accessibility considerations, onboarding, engagement loops, gameplay HUD elements, and live-service touchpoints
Coordinate with UI Engineering and UI Technical Design to handle implementation questions and settle edge cases
Engage with VFX and sound stakeholders to make sure interaction feedback, UI motion, and celebratory moments reinforce the intended player experience
Inspect in-engine implementation and offer feedback to safeguard the original UX intent
Contribute to publishing activities, seasonal updates, post-release iteration, a...

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