Lead UX/UI Designer

At Omeda Studios, we are a remote-first game development company passionately working on our debut title, Predecessor - our Action MOBA for PC and Consoles that is currently in Early Access.

We are looking for skilled professionals eager to contribute their talents in creating and delivering engaging content for a game designed to entertain players for years. Join our expanding team and be part of this thrilling journey!

As a community-driven studio, our core mission is to develop games that resonate with our players. We firmly believe that incorporating community feedback is essential to crafting immersive gaming experiences that players simply won't want to pause.

Following the successful closure of a $20 million Series A funding round, Omeda Studios boasts a dynamic blend of seasoned industry professionals and talented community members. Together, we are committed to shaping and realising our vision, as well as tackling the exciting challenges that lie ahead.

• Be proficient in time management and moving between managing and coaching the team and delivering on a daily basis to enhance overall user experience.

• Lead the UX design process, from research and conceptualization to implementation and iteration

• Evaluating, communicating and evolving the overall gameplay vision together with Directors, other Lead Game Designers, and the rest of the Gameplay team

• Leverage established (UI/UX) Styleguide and visual identity when creating visual and interactive solutions rooted in the user's navigated journeys

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive design mockups to communicate design concepts and gather feedback

• Write documentation and guidelines to help the team make better decisions

• Ensure a seamless cross-play experience for players across different platforms

• Conduct user research and testing to gather feedback and insights on the game's usability.

• Continuously monitor and analyze player behavior and metrics to inform design decisions and improve the player experience

• Collaborate with the art and animation teams to ensure that the game's visual design enhances the overall player experience

• Manage and coach the UX/UI team and ensure the quality of the department's work is at a high level. Lead by example

• Advanced level of leadership experience directing user experience designers and user interface artists

• Experience providing craft mentorship to a UX/UI team and providing career development to designers of all levels

• Strong portfolio with UI/UX Design examples from video games

• Proficient user of Figma or other wireframing software

• Strong UI and visual design skills (i.e., composition, iconography, layout, typography, and colour theory)

• Solid understanding of design principles (e.g. user centred design, info hierarchy, layout, typography, colour)

• Self-motivated, self-sufficient, well organised, and able to multitask

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with multiple teams

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Experience within Unreal Engine (in terms of prototyping and feasibility)

• Experience with real-time networked multiplayer games

• Passionate about MOBAs

• Global, remote team
• EMI Stock Options
• Healthcare
  
• Monthly Show & Tell with Food
  
• GDC Vault & Devcom VODs access
  
• More to come!