What We Do
Unreal Engine is the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D tool. Creators across games, film, TV, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation choose Unreal to deliver cutting-edge content, interactive experiences, and virtual worlds. The Unreal Engine team is responsible for building and maintaining the core engine that is used by millions of developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
We are looking for a Senior Staff UX Designer to join the Epic Games Metaverse team. In this role, you will lead the UX Design efforts on a new product that enables millions of users to create, share, and play together in 3D spaces. You will collaborate with a diverse team of designers, product managers, engineers, and artists to define and deliver innovative social experiences and creative tools.
In this role, you will:
- Be a leader on the product development team focused on building social experiences and creative tools within the Metaverse.
- Define and drive the UX vision and strategy for new product initiatives, from concept to launch.
- Conduct user research, gather feedback, and analyze data to understand user needs and behaviors.
- Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and artists to ensure design feasibility and implementation quality.
- Present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and iterating as needed.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and continuous learning.
- Contribute to the overall design system and best practices across the Unreal Engine team.
What we're looking for:
- 8+ years of experience in UX/UI, Product, or Interaction Design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Proven experience leading UX design on complex products, preferably in game development, social platforms, or metaverse-related domains.
- Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Expertise in creating and iterating on user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using tools like Figma and Miro.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and influence stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment, adapting to changing requirements and priorities.
- Passion for creating engaging and innovative user experiences, especially in social and user-generated content (UGC) contexts.
- Experience with 3D design tools or environments is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.