Senior UX Designer

Job Description

UX DESIGN

What We Do

Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.

What You'll Do

As a Senior UX Designer specializing in Design Systems at Epic Games, you'll spearhead the strategy and execution of design systems that support our suite of products and services, including iconic games like Fortnite and groundbreaking platforms like Unreal Engine. Collaborating closely with our product and engineering teams, you'll leverage your expertise to enhance user experiences across our digital landscape by ensuring that our design systems are robust, scalable, and seamlessly integrated into the Epic Games portfolio.

In this role, you will
• Partner with product leadership to shape and refine the vision for our cross-platform design systems, aligning them with Epic's strategic objectives
• Lead the creation of design components, guidelines, and specifications, ensuring consistency and intuitive user experiences across all user interfaces
• Drive innovation within the design system to support product strategy and user engagement across various platforms
• Facilitate alignment and integration of the design system across various product teams, including desktop, web, mobile, console, and PC, promoting cross-team collaboration and efficiency
• Collaborate with design leadership to standardize design processes, advocating for the adoption of the design system and promoting a culture of high quality and consistency

What we're looking for
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and management of design systems for a broad range of platforms, including but not limited to desktop, web, mobile, game consoles, and PCs
• Comprehensive understanding of design principles and the ability to oversee product experiences from concept through to delivery
• Skilled in using diverse communication tools to effectively convey design solutions, adapting your approach for different audiences
• Outstanding storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire teams and stakeholders
• Adeptness at providing insightful feedback, engaging in constructive dialogues, and navigating complex discussions with professionalism and tact
• Commitment to collaboration, actively working with teams to refine and enhance design quality within the design system
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across disciplines, with a track record of influencing organizational culture towards better design practices

Bonus points
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) is highly regarded. Candidates with experience in leveraging Unreal Engine for UI/UX design, particularly those who have utilized UMG for interface development, will find themselves at a significant advantage

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0222-52-14-126-74-42 in your application.