EPAM is seeking a talented Lead Product Designer with a background in gaming to join our team.
Our client is a leading software development company and digital solutions provider, having developed over 40 cutting-edge products across 20 markets. With a team of 700 tech-savvy professionals, they consistently deliver scalable, custom-made projects. The company strives to create a culture centered around personal and professional growth for employees in a positive and welcoming environment.
If you're passionate about product design and ready to lead a team that thrives on creativity and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare digital interaction concepts for gaming platforms (e.g., online casinos, game marketplaces), overseeing the creation of vibrant and eye-catching designs that capture user attention
- Inspire and guide a team of creative designers, providing art direction, constructive feedback and mentorship
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective task prioritization and management
- Motivate and foster professional growth within the design team
- Review design concepts and mockups to ensure they meet project requirements and quality standards
- Present design ideas to clients and stakeholders, incorporating their feedback into improvements
- Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure designs are technically feasible and functional
- Continuously develop new design concepts and ideas to drive innovation within the team
- 4+ years of industry experience with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative design
- Strong understanding of industry-standard practices, tools, pipelines, workflows, technical budgeting and the challenges of real-time development
- Leadership skills, especially in collaborating with designers and artists
- Ability to make decisions based on data
- Experience managing external resources and working with outsourcing studios
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in fast-paced environment
- B2+ written and spoken English
- Background in managing design operations and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of user experience, visual design and creative design principles in gaming contexts
- We connect like-minded people: :
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
- We invest in your growth: :
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly, Cloud Guru
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
- We cover it all: :
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)