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
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Design user flows, wireframes, interaction models, prototypes, and UX documentation for a AAA fighting game
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Deliver UX solutions spanning frontend, engagement systems, and in-match gameplay UI
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Partner with UI Artists and UI Technical Designers early in the design process to ensure UX concepts are visually compelling and technically achievable
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Translate product, gameplay, and player needs into clear UX structures and interaction patterns
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Create and maintain UX flows using tools such as Figma, HTML prototypes, and in-engine mockups where appropriate
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Codify designs into prototypes, design documentation, and implementation-ready specifications
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Support mobile-centric UX while making sure the experience remains playable across all supported platforms in the game ecosystem
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Define UX behavior for navigation, input, responsiveness, accessibility considerations, onboarding, engagement loops, gameplay HUD elements, and live-service touchpoints
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Collaborate with UI Engineering and UI Technical Design to address implementation questions and resolve edge cases
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Work with VFX and sound stakeholders to ensure interaction feedback, UI motion, and celebratory moments align with the intended player experience
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Review in-engine implementation and provide feedback to preserve the original UX intent
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Support publishing activities, seasonal updates, post-release iteration, and live-service improvements
Requirements
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At least 3 years of professional relevant experience in UX design
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Strong background designing UX for games or complex interactive products
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Hands-on experience creating player flows, wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation
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Solid understanding of game UI patterns, player motivation, engagement systems, navigation, onboarding, and feedback loops
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Experience designing for multi-platform products, with particular focus on mobile-centric experiences
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Proficiency with Figma for creating UX artifacts and collaborating on design work
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Ability to collaborate effectively with UI Art, UI Technical Design, Engineering, Gameplay Design, Production, Sound, and VFX disciplines
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Ability to communicate design intent clearly through prototypes, documentation, reviews, and direct collaboration
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Comfort working on projects where visual direction and design systems are still evolving
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Strong systems thinking with the ability to design UX that scales across multiple game features and updates
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Ability to balance expressive, animated UI with usability, clarity, and responsiveness
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Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and verbal
Nice to have
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Experience contributing to AAA, live-service, fighting, action, multiplayer, or competitive games
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Background designing UI for mobile-first game experiences
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Practical experience with Unreal Engine, UMG, or in-engine prototyping workflows
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Familiarity using HTML prototypes as part of the UX design process
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Experience adapting existing design systems to fit new products
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Exposure to supporting seasonal content, publishing workflows, and post-launch UX iteration
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Familiarity with approved AI-assisted tools for ideation, prototyping, documentation, or workflow acceleration
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
