Lead UI/UX Designer

September 7, 2026

Hybrid

Lead

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Description

Owlcat Games is hiring a Lead UI/UX Designer to design interfaces for hardcore cRPGs, lead a team, and ensure UI quality.

Design new interfaces for a hardcore CRPG based on a tabletop RPG system
Design interfaces for complex game systems featuring heavy text, dense content, multiple states, actions, and consequences
Maintain and evolve existing project interfaces
Lead a multi-disciplinary UI team (designers, engineers, artists)
Work in close collaboration with game designers, artists, gameplay programmers, and QA engineers
Act as the owner of UI quality across the project
Handle task planning, estimation, risk management, and quality control for the UI department
Adapt interfaces for gamepad controls and cross-platform requirements
Work with player feedback, QA, UX testing, and analytics

Passion for creating games you genuinely want to play
Solid gaming background on PC and consoles
Clear understanding of the UI implementation pipeline within game engines
Hands-on technical experience inside a game engine (layout, scripting/coding)
Team management and planning experience
Deep understanding of core UX principles, information architecture, and user flows
Ability to articulate and defend design decisions based on player experience
Experience designing complex, content-heavy interfaces
Understanding of typography, information hierarchy, player actions, and systemic feedback/consequences
Proficiency with graphic design tools
Strong ability to collaborate with developers and account for technical constraints
Understanding of modularity, component reusability, and performance optimization
Russian language skills at B2 level are necessary

Comfortable offices with areas for recreation and games, coffee points, and snacks
Convenient work schedule: adjust work time to your preferences and/or work remotely
Strong internal community with activities like playing tabletop games
Environment for personal growth with mentoring system and training courses
Competitive salary based on the interview, opportunities for career growth

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