UI/UX Designer

October 16, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London

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Mandatory office attendance
3 days per week
Portfolio required

Description

Sports Interactive, the studio behind Football Manager and a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe, is hiring a UI/UX Designer to join its Design team in London. The role focuses on improving usability and the deep, data-rich interface of Football Manager, turning complex systems into clear and enjoyable experiences across platforms and input methods. You will work alongside senior designers and closely with Games Design, UI Engineering, Narrative, User Research, Business Intelligence, Production and QA, taking on more ownership of features as you grow with the team.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Games Design and senior UI/UX designers on new features for future versions of Football Manager
Design features from early concepts and wireframes through to high-fidelity designs and specifications
Tackle complex gameplay systems, turning deep information into clear, intuitive and enjoyable interfaces
Apply user-centred design using insights from User Research and Business Intelligence to inform decisions
Design for accessibility across platforms and input methods, including mouse and keyboard, controller and touch
Use and contribute to the UI design system, producing high-quality components and assets
Work with engineers to prototype, implement and polish designs in Unity
Provide estimates for your work and keep producers updated on progress
Present and explain your design decisions clearly to any discipline, acting as an advocate for the player
Take part in design critiques, giving and receiving feedback and sharing best practice
Stay current with developments in UI/UX practice and tools, and bring useful ideas back to the team

Requirements

Professional UI/UX design experience in software or games
Portfolio that shows your design process as well as polished final work
Good understanding of UX principles, including designing for accessibility
Experience designing clear, intuitive interfaces for complex or data-rich products
Strong visual design eye, producing high-quality, polished UI
Experience creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes and design specifications
Experience working with a design system
Confident use of Figma, plus familiarity with collaboration tools such as Miro
Understanding of how user research, usability testing and data inform design decisions
Experience working with engineers to bring designs through to implementation
Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to present and explain design decisions
Collaborative approach and willingness to give and receive feedback

Conditions

Hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week in the studio
Private healthcare and dental plans
Gym membership options through benefits partners
Travel insurance for yourself and your family
Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions
On-site physical and massage therapist services
Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella
Contributory pension scheme up to 7% of annual salary
Regular events in collaboration with partnered football clubs
London Living Wage employer with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry
Full-time employment