Lead UI/UX Designer (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Limbic Entertainment GmbH

Hey, gamers! Are you ready for your next adventure in the industry? Look no further!

Limbic Entertainment is seeking talented players like you to join our team! As a member of our crew, you'll have the chance to join our team and help us create the next generation of games - from crafting immersive worlds to developing unforgettable characters that will keep players hooked. Whether you're a coding wizard, a visionary artist, or a sharp-witted marketer, we've got a spot for you on our crew. So, are you ready to level up your career and join the fun? Let's start the game of your dream job together!

What will a day in your life in this role look like? We are glad you asked!

Limbic Entertainment is looking for a talented Lead UI/UX Designer (m/f/d) for an unannounced Unreal Engine 5 project. As a Lead UI/UX Designer, you will be leading and developing the UI/UX team, reviewing their work, and helping them grow and improve. In this capacity you will be responsible for developing, controls and interfaces, as well as forming and driving the user experience of upcoming PC and console games. For this opportunity, we are seeking a person, with both a strong game industry background and a leader personality with experience in organizing and mentoring other team members. Your tasks will include:

Manage and guide the UI team on your project
Mentor UI Designers and UI Artists and review their work
Translate the game vision into accessible and enjoyable user interfaces
Establish UI/UX project guidelines and drive UI style definition
Assist producers in defining and prioritizing the product backlog
Collaborate with other department leads to improve cross-department workflows
Take ownership of key UI features from concept to final polish
Evaluate, iterate and tweak user interfaces to highest quality standards

We would love it if you have these skills:

A minimum of three years of professional UI/UX design experience
Several released titles, preferably on PC and console
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Highly proficient in designing game interfaces
Passion for creating fun and compelling user experiences within set constraints
Creative mindset with an eye for detail
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience with and affinity for strategy games and City builder is a plus
EU citizen or a valid working permit for Germany is required

We don't just work hard, we also know how to have fun!

There's Whatever Wednesdays! Hump day is no match for us because we know how to have a good time. From playing games to enjoying some tasty snacks, we always find a way to have fun together. It's the perfect mid-week pick-me-up!
Feeling the need to get fit and healthy? Join us for Fitness Thursdays! We bring in a professional fitness trainer to help us get our blood pumping and our bodies moving. Who said exercise couldn't be fun?
We’ve got Flexible Fridays. If you've completed your 40-hour week, you can choose to work for lesser hours or even take the day off! You read that right!! We trust our team to manage their time effectively and know when they need to take a break.
Option to ride to work with a monthly (RMV) transportation ticket.
As part of our commitment to fostering growth and ambition, we support individual and professional growth and ambitions by offering online courses, GDC vault access and events for knowledge transfer and mentorships.

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About us

We're Limbic Entertainment, a German video game developer and software seller since 2002. We make games because we love games! With over 80 product versions under our belt, we have a particular focus on strategy - online and survival/FPS games for PC and consoles. Have you heard of Tropico, Memories of Mars, and Might & Magic X Legacy? If not, you're in for a treat! These games are our babies, and they're fantastic. From the tropical paradise of Tropico to the harsh Martian landscape of Memories of Mars, and the epic world of Might & Magic X Legacy, we've got you covered with top-notch gaming experiences!

What sets us apart from the rest is our culture. No corporate gibberish or old-fashioned hierarchy here! We do things differently, which means keeping everything simple. You'll be your own boss but with plenty of support from your colleagues and supervisors. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into some seriously awesome gameplay!

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Your application!

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at info@limbic-entertainment.com.