Design Lead

Our client is a software development company and digital solutions provider. The company has created over 40 cutting-edge products spanning 20 different markets. Our team of around 700 tech-savvy professionals successfully deliver scalable projects that are custom-made to the customers’ needs. We also strive to create a culture cantered around personal and professional growth for employees, in a positive and welcoming environment.

Now we're extending our Design team and looking for an experienced and talented ART Lead to join us!

Responsibilities

• Developing and preparing concepts for the gaming industry. Colorful, bright design that holds the user's attention
• Provides constructive feedback and project-level guidance to Senior Designers, Designers;
• Ability to lead, inspire, grow, and motivate a diverse team of designers at varying levels of professional and design maturity;
• Be a role model for the team;
• Reviewing design concepts and mockups provided by designers to determine if they meet the requirements for the project
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and adjusting schedules as needed
• Presenting design concepts to clients and stakeholders for feedback
• Working with engineers to ensure designs are feasible and functional
• Developing new design concepts and ideas
  
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of industry experience in the game development industry 
• The portfolio should contain examples of work from the gaming industry.
• Understanding of industry-standard practices, tools, pipelines, workflows, technical budgeting, and challenges of real-time development
• Leadership experience in collaborating with artists, designers
• Organized, process driven, and the ability to make decisions based on data and numbers
• Ability to communicate with team members about their personal needs and resolve team challenges
• Experience working with outsourcing studios
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English
• Experience with agile methodologies
  
  
  

We offer

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Consider relocation options in over 30 countries worldwide
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager.
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children
  
  
  

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 52,800+ professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.